Jama Masjid, Delhi - Wikipedia
WEBMasjid-i-Jehan-Numa (Persian: مسجدِ جهان نما), commonly known as the Jama Masjid (Urdu: جامع مسجد, romanized: jāme masjid) of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. [1] Its builder is the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, between 1644 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari.
Jama Masjid of Delhi | Architecture, History, Description, Map,
WEBJama Masjid of Delhi, mosque in Old Delhi, India, constructed in 1650–56 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, a noted patron of Islamic architecture. Jama Masjid, now the second largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent, is also an …
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WEBJama Masjid (Delhi) Delhi, India. The Friday Mosque is the congregational mosque of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad), the seventh Islamic city built on the site of Delhi. The mosque was commissioned, like Shahjahanabad itself, by Shah Jahan (r. …
Jama Masjid Delhi – History, Architecture, Facts, Visit Timing
WEBTowering over Old Delhi, the magnificent façade of Jama Masjid stands as the reminder of Mughal architecture. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Masjid-i Jah?n-Num? (meaning Mosque commanding view of …
Jama Masjid - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBNov 24, 2020 · Commissioned in 1644 by the builder of the Taj Mahal, the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid took fourteen years to complete and is viewed as the Emperor’s biggest architectural triumph. Built on an elevated platform from marble and red sandstone, Jama Masjid is Delhi’s largest mosque.
Delhi's Jama Masjid: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBJun 26, 2019 · Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India. Get directions. Phone +91 11 2336 5358. Visit website. A prominent landmark and one of the top tourist attractions in Delhi, Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) is also the biggest and best-known mosque in India.
Jama Masjid, Delhi - New World Encyclopedia
WEBCompleted in the year 1656 C.E., Jama Masjid constitutes one of the largest and best-known mosques in India. Shah Jahan enhanced the imposing grandeur of the edifice by placing it on high ground. The Badshahi Masjid in …
Jama Masjid - Incredible India
WEBOne of the largest mosques in India, Jama Masjid is situated in Old Delhi. Its construction was started in 1644 and completed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Made of red sandstone and marble, this gorgeous mosque is also called Masjid-I-Jahanuma, meaning the mosque commanding the view of the world.
Jama Masjid | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBJama Masjid. A beautiful pocket of calm at the heart of Old Delhi's mayhem, the capital's largest mosque is built on a 10m elevation. It can hold a mind-blowing 25,000 people.
How to visit Jama Masjid in Delhi: Everything you need to know.
WEBJun 29, 2024 · The Masjid e Jahan Numa, commonly known as Jama Masjid is one of the most iconic landmarks of Delhi and one of the largest mosques in India. The location of the masjid symbolizes the stretch and power of the historic Mughal Empire (and yes; it was constructed during the era of the Taj Mahal).
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