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Jama Masjid, Delhi Its spectacular sight can be viewed from any building in Old Delhi. It stands a high ground for Muslims living India and abroad. Jama Masjid is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India. Once a royal mosque of Mughal emperors Jama Masjid was known as 'Masjid-i-Jahan Numa.  Jama Masjid's magnificent courtyard is capable of holding 25,000 devotees. Mughal emperor Shahjahan who built Taj Mahal also build this largest mosque of India.  Largest Mosque of India Biggest Mosque Courtyard in India Jama Masjid has three gates, four towers and 40 meter high minarets. People can climb to the minarets after paying fees. The minarets consist of five storeys, each with a protruding balcony.  Minarets with protruding balcony   40 meter high minarets Badshahi Masjid (mosque) of Pakistan which was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb has a similar architectural plan like Jama Masjid. Travellers visiting this gre...

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