Architecture·Later empires
Jama Masjid of Delhi Completed
- Date
- 23 July 1656 CE1066 AH370 years ago
- Place
- Delhi, Mughal India
- People
- Shah Jahan
The Jama Masjid of Delhi was completed under Shah Jahan, and its opening was held in July 1656. It stands on a rocky hill near the Red Fort. The mosque has three large domes, two tall minarets and a large courtyard that can hold thousands of worshippers. It is one of the largest mosques in India.
Why it matters
It remains a central congregational mosque in Old Delhi and one of the most visited Mughal monuments.