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Shahi Jama Masjid, More details on Wcities.com. Surrounded by the bustling Subhash market and located at a five-minutes walk from the iconic Agra Fort, Shahi Jama Masjid was built by the daughter of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan - Princess Jahanara in 1648. As you enter the premises of the mosque through an arched entrance, you can observe that mosque's architecture bears a strong resemblance to the mosques built around the time of the Mughals. Preceded by a huge courtyard with a fountain at its center, the mosque is a red sandstone structure marked by three bulbous domes decorated with meandering marble pattern on each of these domes. A series of beautiful Chhatris (umbrella) made of marble and sandstone can be seen on top of the facade of the mosque and its chambers. The interior of the mosque is beautifully decorated with inlaid stone work, carvings and paintings. Also known as the Friday mosque, the Shahi Jama Masjid sees an upsurge of crowd every Friday who assemble here for prayers. Visitor to the mosque are expected to remove their shoes and cover their head with a cloth before entering the mosque premise.

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