Madrasa Ghaziuddin Khan
| Madrasa Ghaziuddin Khan | |
|---|---|
The mosque in the courtyard of Madrasa Ghaziuddin Khan | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Mughal |
| Location | Old Delhi, India |
| Coordinates | 28°38′45.27805″N 77°13′19.43753″E / 28.6459105694°N 77.2220659806°E |
| Current tenants | Zakir Husain Delhi College |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 69.49m x 96.20m |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Ghaziuddin Khan |
Madrasa Ghaziuddin Khan is a historical madrasa complex located by the Ajmeri Gate in Old Delhi, India. It was founded in 1696 by Ghaziuddin Khan I, a leading noble of the Mughal empire. Following the discontinuation of its original function as a madrasa, it successively housed colonial-era educational institutions, such as Delhi College and the Anglo-Arabic school. Today, the Zakir Husain Delhi College operates in its premises, making the madrasa the oldest continuing educational centre in the city of Delhi.
The structure is one of the few surviving historical madrasas in India, and one of even fewer madrasas dating back to the Mughal period. The complex also contains a mosque, and the tomb of Ghaziuddin Khan. The complex is an example of later Mughal architecture - it displays Central Asian inspiration in its format, and Shah Jahani elements in its scheme.