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Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today Old Delhi ), it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic gesture of Islamic power across India, well into the colonial era.
Learn about the largest mosque in India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. Explore its design, relics, minarets, domes, and how to visit it.
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Mar 31, 2024 · Jama Masjid is a 17th century Mughal mosque and one of the largest and most historic in India. Learn about its history, style, opening hours, entrance fees, dress code and how to visit it from Old Delhi.
Top choice in Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) A beautiful pocket of calm at the heart of Old Delhi's mayhem, the capital's largest mosque is built on a 10m elevation. It can hold a mind-blowing 25,000 people.