The
principal mosque of the Agra Fort Complex, Jami Mosque was completed in 1648 by
Jahanara, the elder daughter of Shah Jahan. It is raised upon a platform on the
northwestern side of the Fort. The Mosque is of red sandstone highlighted with
white marble. The plan features a large square courtyard enclosed by three
narrow arcades and a prayer hall. Axial gates punctuate the three arcade wings.
The prayer hall is topped by three domes decorated with a zigzag pattern, and
flanked by two tall, domed minarets. The eastern wing, destroyed by the British
during the Indian Mutiny in 1857, is replaced by a railway line that separates
the Mosque from the Delhi gate of the Fort Complex. Taj Mahal Day tour packagefrom Delhi included this mosque in
Itinerary.
Fallow us Twitter Fallow us Facebook North India attracts tourists and vacationists from all over the world. The region is full of tourist attractions and travel circuits. Golden triangle is one of the most preferred tourist circuits in northern India. This deserving travel circuit covers three major cities and tourist places of India. They are Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. New Delhi is the national capital of the Republic of India. It is perhaps the most visited tourist places in northern India. There are many good reasons to visit this historic and historical city. The city mesmerizes the world with its unique combination of ancient charm and modern world charm. It is home to three UNESCO world heritage sites - Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Also kno wn as the Lal Quila, the Red Fort is one of the most opulent mughal monuments in the country. The Qutub Minar is the longest brick minaret in the world. Humayun’s Tomb is...

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