Jama Masjid
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| Address | Meena Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India |
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| Opened | 1656 |
| Built by | Shah Jahan |
| Leadership | Ahmed Bukhari |
| Architectural styles | Islamic architecture, Mughal architecture, Indo-Islamic architecture |
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| ID | 563936 |
About Jama Masjid
The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 at a cost of 1 million rupees, and was inaugurated by an Imam from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
Where is the Jama Masjid
Click on the photo of Jama Masjid to view it on Google Maps.
The amateur historians documenting Delhi's past
Feb 19,2022 5:40 am
... The former Mughal capital is a labyrinth of narrow alleys, sequestered houses and tiny shops - and home to some of India s most iconic architecture, including the majestic Red Fort and the Jama Masjid mosque...
Eid al-Adha celebrations around the world
Feb 16,2020 5:15 am
... Indian children play after Eid al-Adha prayers at the Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi, India Each year Muslims gather for the occasion that commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim s willingness to sacrifice his son on the command of God...
