| Sadna Qasai Mosque | |
|---|---|
 The former mosque, in 2013 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque (former) |
| Status | Abandoned (partial ruins) |
| Location | |
| Location | Sirhind,Punjab |
| Country | India |
  Location of the former mosque inPunjab | |
| Coordinates | 30°38′48″N76°23′2″E / 30.64667°N 76.38389°E /30.64667; 76.38389 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Founder | Humayun(likely) |
| Completed | c. 16th century |
| Domes | Five (one since collapsed) |
TheSadna Qasai Mosque is a formermosque in a ruinous state, located inSirhind, in the state ofPunjab, India. It is listed as a state protected monument.[1]
The exact date of the mosque's construction is not known. Scholars estimate that it was possibly built towards the end of the reign of theDelhi Sultanate, or the beginning of theMughal period. It is possible thatHumayun constructed this mosque to commemorate his victory at theBattle of Sirhind in 1555.[2] The mosque is named afterBhagat Sadhana.[3]
As of 2025[update], the mosque is in a ruinous condition. Apublic-interest litigation was filed in thePunjab and Haryana High Court to preserve the mosque.[4][5]
The mosque is divided into three wings, a central wing measuring 11.8 by 11.7 metres (39 by 38 ft), flanked on either side by a side wing measuring 14.1 by 6 metres (46 by 20 ft). Thefaçade contains five arched entrances, with the three central arches leading to the central wing, and each of the remaining two arches leading to one of the side wings. Aparapet runs along the top of the façade, and the height of the façade up to the parapet is 9.8 metres (32 ft).[6]
The building originally had fivedomes, with a large dome surmounting the central wing, and two small domes crowning each of the side wings. The large dome has since collapsed.[6] A square ablution tank stands in front of the mosque.[7]
The western wall of the central wing contains threemihrabs (prayer-niches). The central niche contains painted floral designs, which are considered to be a later addition. A painted inscription was also present over the niche, but it has now faded away. The central wing is connected to each of the side wings by means of two narrow arches.[8]
The side wings contain no prayer-niches, and this might indicate that only the central wing might have served as a prayer-hall. Each of the side wings is divided into two sections, each measuring 6 by 5.7 metres (20 by 19 ft). Each section has a domical ceiling, rising abovependetives at the corners.[8]
