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At a time more than 25,000 people can offer prayer in this largest mosque of India. Jama Masjid made of red sandstone and marble is one of the greatest structures build by Mughal emperors. Few people know that it took almost 12 years (1644-1656 AD) to build this great mosque of Old Delhi. One can witness the enormity of this massive mosque when sees it for the very first time. Here are some of the interesting facts of one of the greatest mosques of the world:  - More than 5000 workers constructed this mosque  - It was constructed under the supervision of Saadullah Khan. Saadullah was prime minister or wazir of Mughal emperor Shahjahan Jama Masjid's Dome & Minaret Entry gate of Jama Masjid Jama Masjid's Dome & Minaret - Imam Bukhari from Bukhara, Uzbekistan inaugrated it on 23rd July, 1656 - It remained the royal mosque for Mughal emperors until the end of Mughal period - After the revolt of 1857, British confiscated Jam...

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...