JAMA MASJID DEHLI
The Masjid-i Jehan Numa commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Dehli is one of the largest mosques in India. mosque in Old Delhi, India , constructed in 1650–56 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān , a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal , in Agra . Jama Masjid, now the second largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent, is also an impressive example of Mughal architecture . JAMA MASJID DEHLI The mosque is near the Red Fort , yet another of Shah Jahān’s buildings. Jama Masjid and its courtyard stand on an outcropping more than 30 steps higher than the street, giving the mosque a commanding view of the surrounding area. Jama Masjid is oriented toward the holy city of Mecca , Saudi Arabia , which lies to the west. An open courtyard facing the easter...