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 On
your tours to the monuments located near the Taj Mahal
in Agra, India you must make it a point to visit the
serene Jama Masjid in Agra, India. Constructed in the
year 1571 A.D. this architectural masterpiece is located
right in the middle of the Fatehpur Sikri in Agra, India.
Popularly known as the Jami Masjid, the Jama Masjid
in Agra, India is perhaps the largest mosque in India.
Flanked by the Zenana Rauza and the Jammat Khana hall
on two sides the Jama Masjid is built in a manner that
emphasizes its importance as a sacred place of worship.
Ornamented with inlaid geometric patterns, colored
tiles and calligraphic inscriptions the walls of the
Jama Masjid are splendid examples of the opulent Mughal
architectural taste. The massive central courtyard at
the Jama Masjid in Agra, India has served as a haven
for prayer and meditation for the devoted over the centuries.
The floral arabesques in turquoise, brown, red, white
and black add to the opulence of this ancient monument.
The tomb of the celebrated Sufi saint Sheikh Salim
Chisti is located within the Jama Masjid complex located
in Agra, India. The artistically carved lattice marble
screens are absolutely splendid. It is believed that
the original tomb structure was made of red sandstone.
The pillared Dalan and the Chattri on the roof of the
Jama Masjid add a special dignity to this sacred monument.
The entrance to the Jama Masjid in Agra, India is approached
through a massive gate known as the Buland Darwaza though
there is another gate known as the Badshahi Darwaza
that is equally magnificent.
The Buland Darwaza is one of the highest gateways in
the world and stands 40 meters high from the ground
level. This massive gateway was constructed by Emperor
Akbar to celebrate his victory in the Khandesh military
campaign.
As legend goes the emperor Akbar had swept the floor
of the main prayer hall quite a few times and had even
given the first call for the prayer (azan) he also read
the 'khutba' i.e. the Arabic word for the main sermon
that is read during Fridays and on special occasions.
The main prayer hall at the Jama Masjid in Agra, India
is large enough to accommodate 10,000 men at a time.
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