| Hijron ka Khanqah | |
|---|---|
 The wall, mosque and tombs | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Rite | Sufism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Khanqah, mosque, and tombs |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Mehrauli, South Delhi, Delhi NCT |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque and tomb in Delhi | |
| Geographic coordinates | 28°31′19″N 77°10′43″E / 28.52194°N 77.17861°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Founder | Sikandar Khan Lodi |
| Completed | 15th century |
| Materials | Sandstone |
The Hijron Ka Khanqah is a Sufi Khanqah complex, comprising a mosque and tombs, located in Mehrauli, South Delhi, India. Built in the 15th century, it is one of the many monuments located in the Mehrauli village within the archeological park.
The complex is maintained well by the Hijras of Turkman Gate, in Shahjahanabad (present day Old Delhi) who are in possession of this monument since the 20th century.[1][2][3]
- ^ Peck, Lucy (2005). "Hijron Ka Khanqha". Delhi -A thousand years of Building. New Delhi: Roli Books Pvt Ltd. p. 234. ISBN 81-7436-354-8. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
... narrow entrance to the Hijron ka Khanqah (15th c) on the left. This wall mosque dates from the Lodi period but became the burial ground for the Delhi eunuchs. It is beautifully maintained and is surprisingly tranquil place, just off the main road.
- ^ Mehta, Vinod (2006). "Hijron ka Khnanqah". Delhi & NCR City Guide. Outlook Publishing (India) Private Limited. p. 317. ISBN 81-89449-04-4.
This is a Lodi period Mosque and Khanqah or convent, which in the early twentieth century came under the possession of the hijras or the eunuch community of the Tukman gate area in Shahjahanabad. The Hijras still possess it and visit Mehrauli on religious occasions to distribute langar to the poor. The Khanqah also has tombs of several Hijras including one said to be of a hijra known only as Miyan Saheb.
- ^ Das, Aparna. "Retreating into the Sufi's shadow". Express India. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2009.