Traveling to Delhi without going through the walled city of Old Delhi would be incomplete. It was established by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, and in this regard, he has kept the Mughal character in some forms so far. You can find havelis from the years of the pastor, the traders who are staying with the traders for generations have not been reconstructed in the match with houses, contemporary Delhi etc. in the form of old style. As you move through the street and discover the soul of Delhi 6, we suggest that you should not give up the chance to visit the Jama Masjid. It is the heart of Delhi and it is one of the largest mosques in India. This is a sacred place which is deeply respected by the people of the city and all incoming tourists. It is one of the main features of the walled city and here it is that thousands of people gather to present their prayers and to end fasting in the days of Ramazan. To be precise with numbers, the courtyard can accommodate up to 25,000 people at a time and the day of Eid looks like the day of mass! Great, is not it?
Going back on time, this mosque was constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and more than 5000 workers completed its construction. It was originally called Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, which is used as “the commanding scene of the world’s mosque” (its construction overlooks the Red Fort), but it is popularly known as Jama (Friday) Masjid. In some interesting architectural features, the Jama Masjid is to be adorned and to offer Namaz as a special masala (prayer mattress) in the black and white marble floor, it is worth mentioning.
There are other notable features which include three entrances as Eastern, Northern and Southern Gate and two tall minarets – Minar red sandstone strips. It is a regular to use red raw material in the construction of many famous Mughal monuments, and white for a panoramic view of the marble city, the steps on the top are curved and decorated with the cupola. There is a bath tank of marble in the main courtyard which is used by devotees before settling for prayers.
History is proof that the architecture of Jama Masjid was very prestigious in that time. It is believed that it is considered as an inspirational architectural prototype for the Badshahi Mosque (which is built by Aurangzeb, son of Shah Jahan) in Lahore and about its importance While talking, the collection of the remains of the mosque. Jama Mosque proudly stands as a symbol of love and brotherhood in the city, where the cultures have mixed so well and so beautifully. Not only Muslims here, but other religious groups also keep the Jama Masjid in a special place in their heart.
