Built in 1340 by Mohammad Bin Tughlaq, the dam served two purposes: Providing a reliable source of water for irrigation, and acting as a defence against possible intruders.
According to the official website of Delhi Tourism, “A blend of both Hindu and Muslim architecture, the Khirki mosque is a perfect amalgamation of the two separated frontiers.”
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Khirki Masjid, positioned on the southern periphery of Khirki village, has long suffered from neglect, leading to the dilapidation of certain areas and the collapse of some domes. Historians believe that this mosque is one of the seven magnificent mosques constructed by Khan-i-Jahan Junan Shah, the prime minister of Firuz Shah Tughluq, who ruled Delhi from 1351 to 1388.
While the many tales of Prithviraj make for a great story and interesting theatrical retellings, their treatment as history layered with meanings, contexts and political motives is problematic.