Moti Masjid

Moti Masjid, also known as the Pearl Mosque, is a historic 19th-century mosque located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, near Sadar Manzil and Iqbal Maidan. Built in 1860 by Nawab Sikandar Begum, it is noted for its white marble facade, two dark-red minarets and Mughal-inspired architecture modeled on Delhi's Jama Masjid. The mosque remains an active place of worship and a prominent heritage landmark in the old city area of Bhopal.

Visitors can expect a white marble mosque with a central courtyard, prayer hall with arched entrances, and two tall minarets with dark red accents. The structure is set in the old city area near Sadar Manzil and Iqbal Maidan, with a gateway and open courtyard. Inside, visitors see Mughal-style arches, domes and minarets. The site is an active religious place, generally quiet outside prayer times, suitable for viewing architecture and photography of the exterior.

Built in 1860 by Nawab Sikandar Begum, the ruler of Bhopal from 1860 to 1868 and daughter of Qudsia Begum. The mosque was constructed using white marble and is said to have been inspired by the Jama Masjid in Delhi. It represents the architectural patronage of the Begums of Bhopal during the 19th century.

An active mosque and important Islamic religious site in Bhopal. It is a notable example of the Begum-era architecture of Bhopal and forms part of the heritage ensemble of the old city alongside nearby palaces and mosques, reflecting the city's cultural and architectural heritage.