Lat Ki Masjid

Lat Ki Masjid is a historic mosque located inside the Firoz Shah Palace Complex within Hisar Fort, Hisar, Haryana. Built in 1354 by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq, it is notable for its L-shaped plan, sandstone construction, and the adjacent Lat or pillar that gives it its name. Part of the fortified town of Hisar-e-Firoza, it represents Tughlaq architecture and is a protected archaeological site.

Visitors can expect a sandstone mosque built in Tughlaq style inside the walled Firoz Shah Palace Complex. The structure is L-shaped with arched openings, domed bays and carved pillars. The Lat pillar stands nearby within the same complex. The surroundings include ruined palace walls, courtyards and other structures of the fort complex. The site is open for sightseeing, photography and heritage walks in a quiet, historic setting.

Lat Ki Masjid was constructed in 1354 by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq as part of his fortified town Hisar-e-Firoza. It was built within the Firoz Shah Palace Complex inside Hisar Fort and is named after the Lat (pillar) standing nearby. The mosque reflects Tughlaq period architecture and is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

The mosque is an important example of early Islamic architecture in Haryana and represents the cultural heritage of the Tughlaq period. It remains a historic religious structure within the Hisar Fort complex and is valued for its architectural and archaeological significance.