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Jama Masjid :- |
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in 1648 AD, in memory of Sheikh Salim Chisthi and his grandson Islam
Khan by Jehanara Begum, Shahjahan's daughter, who was imprisoned with
Shah Jahan by Aurangzeb, the masjid has a wonderful assimilation of
Iranian architecture. The building with its rectangular open
forecourt, has no minarets but its sandstone domes have a striking
marble patterning.
In the close proximity of the Royal Palace is the Jami Masjid, the
sacred section of the Fatehpur Sikri. Built in 1572 AD, this is one of
the largest mosques of India. Inside the mosque is the vast
congregational courtyard. To the right, at the corner, is the Jammat
Khana hall and next to this is Zenana Rauza, the Tomb of the Royal
Ladies.
The lattice screen tomb of Islam Khan, one of the nobles buried here,
is also worth seeing. The focus of the Sufi shrine or 'dargah' is the
relatively small but exquisite tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, much of
which was originally crafted in red stone and only later faced in
marble. The lattice screens are the most intricate and beautiful in
the world, with serpentine brackets supporting the eaves.
To the left of the Jami Masjid is the Stone-Cutter's Mosque, the
oldest place of worship at Fateh Pur Sikri. The main entrance is
through Buland Darwaza, though it is advisable to enter through the
eastern entrance known as the Badshahi Darwaza, as emperor Akbar used
to enter through this door from his Khwabgah for daily prayers. |
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