Jama Masjid is one of the oldest and largest mosques in India. This mosque was built by Emperor Shah Jahan. The construction of this mosque was started in 1650, which was completed in 1656. This mosque is located on Chauri Bazar Road. Masjid is one of the main attractions of old Delhi. In this huge mosque, 25,000 devotees can pray together. It has three majestic gates, four meters tall, 40 meters high, made of red sandstone and white marble. There are approximately 260 beautifully carved sculptures in this mosque, in which the impression of Hindu and Jain architecture is seen.
The floor of the mosque is covered with white and black marble which looks like an ornate Muslim prayer mat. This mosque is located on a 5 feet high platform and is probably India's largest mosque. There are many remains in this mosque, one of which is an ancient copy of the Qur'an written on the deer skins. It has been kept at the northern door of the mosque. This mosque is in front of the Red Fort in Delhi.
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