THE FAMOUS JAMA MASJID , DELHI INDIA

in photography •  7 years ago 

Construction Started 1644 ,Construction Completed 1656
built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
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the death of his wife, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi and founded the walled city of Shahajahanabad. It remained the capital of the Mughals succeeding him and evolved to what we now know as Old Delhi. The Jama Masjid was commissioned to be the central mosque of the new city. Built by more than 5000 artisans under the supervision of Wazir Saadullah Khan, the mosque designed by architect Ustad Khalil.
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it can accommodate 25,000 individuals during prayer. The hauz, in the center of the courtyard, is an ablution tank for washing hands, face and feet before entering the main building for prayer.
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must visiting place if you are planning to come in delhi.

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