Jama Masjid Mosque- largest in India

Jama Masjid
Location: Old Delhi
Built By: Shah Jahan
Built Between: 1644-1656
Significance : Described as the most beautiful mosque in India

Mohammad Ali Shah started the construction of this splendid mosque in 1640 but his wife Begum Malika Jahan finally completed it after his death. It is the country's largest mosque, built in 1656, where 25 thousand Muslims offer prayers.

The great mosque of Old Delhi is both the largest in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees.

Built in yellow sandstone, it combines the best of Hindu and Muslim styles of architecture, standing on 260 pillars supporting 15 domes at varying elevations.

People of other religions are not allowed in between 12-30-2-00pm. One is allowed to enter the mosque bare-footed, head covered and wearing lungi, - these are the norms visitors have to follow