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Jama Masjid, Agra
Built in 1571 A.D.,
Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosque in India. The masjid was
erected in commemoration of Sheikh Salim Chisthi and his grandson
Islam Khan by Jahanara Begum, Shahjahan's daughter, who was imprisoned
with Shah Jahan by Aurangzeb.
The mosque has an elegant architecture and have the Tomb of Royal
ladies and Jammat Khana hall within the Courtyard.The masjid endorses
beautiful decorated paintings inlaid stones, carvings and glazed tiles
The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti is worth seeing. Initially it was
built in red stone and was later changed in marble by Jahangir. It's
lattice screens are the most intricate and beautiful in the world. It
has tomb of Islam Khan, and Sufi shrine or 'dargah'.
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