{"id":515,"date":"2017-12-17T18:17:57","date_gmt":"2017-12-17T18:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thetravellore.com\/?p=515"},"modified":"2017-12-19T07:14:53","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T07:14:53","slug":"jama-masjid-marvel-of-mughal-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetravellore.com\/blog\/jama-masjid-marvel-of-mughal-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Jama Masjid: Marvel of Mughal Art and Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"

The history of Masjid-i Jah\u0101n-Num\u0101, commonly known as Jama Masjid is as old as Mughal era in India. This magnificent architectural marvel built during Emperor Shah Jahan\u2019s<\/a> rule over India has quite a story to tell. Jama Masjid has interesting tales to tell as it is a witness of India\u2019s rich heritage and culture. Our Lensman<\/a> has captured the brilliance of Jama Masjid’s Islamic art and architecture. Here are some interesting facts about Jama Masjid.<\/p>\n

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Jama Masjid New Delhi was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 AD and inaugurated by an Imam from Bukhara, now Uzbekistan. (Nasir Kachroo\/TheTravellore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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This mosque is now a Tourist Hot Spot in New Delhi, India. Built of red sandstone and white marble this 17th-century mosque is a brilliant example of Mughal legacy. (Nasir Kachroo\/TheTravellore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Jama Masjid is located to the west of Lal Quila or Red Fort. It has 3 gates, 4 towers and 2 minarets 40 m in height. (Nasir Kachroo\/TheTravellore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The\u00a0mosque was constructed by more than 5000 workers and its estimated construction cost stands at 1 million rupees. (Nasir Kachroo\/TheTravellore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The courtyard can accommodate 25000 worshippers. The floor is built of white and black marble. The mosque also houses many relics.(Nasir Kachroo\/TheTravellore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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After the Revolt of 1857, the British confiscated the mosque and had soldiered stationed here. They even wanted to demolish it. (Nasir Kachroo\/TheTravellore)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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