Scholars estimate that it was possible built towards the end of the reign of the Delhi Sultanate, or the beginning of the Mughal period.

It is possible that Humayun constructed this mosque to commemorate his victory at the Battle of Sirhind in 1555.

A public-interest litigation was filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court to preserve the mosque.

The central niche contains painted floral designs, which are considered to be a later addition.

Each of the side wings is divided into two sections, each measuring 6 by 5.7 metres (20 by 19 ft).