Jama Masjid

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Location: Jama Masjid Rd, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 2 hours

Jama Masjid is one of the prime mosques, where the city’s Muslims traditionally gather for Friday prayer. In 1650–56, the JAMA masjid is constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, located in Chandi Chowk, Delhi. The architecture of this mosque is excellent and the second largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent is also an amazing example of Mughal architecture. That’s why people come from different places to visit it.

Attraction

This mosque is known for Its aesthetic beauty and amazing structure. that’s why it is one elf the attractions of the city. Since its construction, the masjid has been standing tall in the city. Back then, it was the royal mosque of the emperors. at the end of the Mughal era. The British rulers wanted to destroy the mosque, After the Revolt of 1857. After that, the public made them consider it, and the structure was spared any damage. Now, the masjid is under the control of the Delhi Waqf Board.

History

Actually, the emperor, Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid in the walled city of Shahjahanabad (now old Delhi). It was the capital of the Mughal Empire back then. In 1644, it took 12 years for long, since the construction began, then in 1656, it was completed. In this construction, more than 5000 Workers were engaged, and the whole work was

supervised by Saadullah Khan, he is the prime minister of the emperor. This mosque was built at a cost of one million rupees and Shah Jahan spared no expenses to build this grand monument.

Inside/Outside Views

The whole view of this place is amazing. Jama Masjid and its courtyard stand on an outcropping more than 30 steps higher than the street, giving the mosque an amazing view of the surrounding area. The longer name, Masjid-i Jahan Numa, means “world-reflecting mosque”. The Jama Mosque was built by a crew of some 5,000 workers and the main construction material was red sandstone and some white marble was also used. The largest interior space is the prayer hall, the hall’s entrances are calligraphic inscriptions in Persian then Three large marble domes rise from the prayer hall’s roof.

Opening Hours

Opens from 7 am to 12 pm
Then from 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

Entry & Others Fees

Free of cost.

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Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Air: Bagdogra International airport is the nearest airport from here.

By Rail: Delhi Junction railway station is the nearest railway from here.

By Road: in old delhi city bus services are so good and the people of the city use bus services for travel within the city. You can also hire private transport like a taxi or cab and easily reach there.