Jama Masjid in Delhi is the largest mosque in India. It stands across the road in front of the Red Fort. It is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The mosque was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans.
The masjid was completed under the supervision of Saadullah Khan the prime minister of Shah Jahan. The masjid has three gateways, four towers and two minarets. The main entrance was used by the emperors.
The tower of Jama Masjid was made up of five distinctive storeys. Each one of the storeys has projecting balcony.
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Do pay a visit here when you are in India.
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