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  1. Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa ( Persian: مسجدِ جهان نما ), commonly known as the Jama Masjid ( Urdu: جامع مسجد, romanized : jāme masjid) of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. [1] It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari.

  2. Jama Masjid of Delhi, mosque in Old Delhi, India, constructed in 1650–56 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, a noted patron of Islamic architecture. Jama Masjid, now the second largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent, is also an impressive example of Mughal architecture.

  3. Learn about the largest mosque in India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. Explore its design, relics, minarets, and how to visit it.

  4. Jun 26, 2019 · Learn about the history, architecture and significance of Jama Masjid, the biggest and best-known mosque in India. Find out how to visit it, what to expect and what to avoid at this Mughal-era landmark in Old Delhi.

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  5. Mar 31, 2024 · Built: 1656. Commissioned by: Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Architect: Ustad Khalil. Dimensions: Length 80m; Width 27m; Height 41m. Mosque Capacity: 25,000. Materials: Red Sandstone and Marble. Location: Old Delhi. Address – Meena Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Nearest Metro Station to Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid Station.

  6. Nov 24, 2020 · Learn about the history and facts of Jama Masjid, a seventeenth century mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Find out how to visit, what to see and what to expect at this historic site in Old Delhi.

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  8. 41 m. The Masjid-i-Jahan Numa ( Urdu: مسجد جھان نمہ ), commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is the principal mosque of Old Delhi in India. "Masjid-i-Jahan Numa" means "the mosque commanding a view of the world," and the name Jama Masjid refers to the weekly congregation observed on Friday (the yaum al-jum`a) at the mosque.

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