Nagina Masjid

Nagina Mosque
Nagina Mosque
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Branch/tradition	Sunni
Location
Location	Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
	India
Geographic coordinates	27°10′46.0″N 78°01′21.2″E / 27.179444°N 78.022556°ECoordinates: 27°10′46.0″N 78°01′21.2″E / 27.179444°N 78.022556°E
Architecture
Type	mosque
Funded by	Shah Jahan
Length	7.39 meter
Width	10.21 meter

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The Nagina Masjid is a masjid in Agra Fort built by Shah Jahan. It is also known as the Gem Mosque or the Jewel Mosque (See Negin).

Architecture[edit]

Nagina Masjid is an architectural beauty in Agra Fort. It is located nearby another eye catching Masjid known as Moti Masjid. This mosque is constructed with pure white attractive marble and encloses the prayer chamber exquisitely designed.

The Nagina Masjid bears a very simple architecture and a descent decoration. The mosque is separated into three bays by simple pillars underneath the keen arches above. The arch in the center is bigger and has nine cusps, once on either face has seven cusps only. The mosque is 10.21 meter broad and 7.39 meter deep, facing a lined patio. There is a balcony presenting the panoramic views of the road that runs towards the Hathi Pol lies on the northern side of the Masjid.

This beautiful structure was built for the ladies of the Royal family. This private mosque has special features of three majestic domes and wonderful arches. A luxurious bazaar, known as Mina Bazar, was functioning down the road from where royal ladies could purchase items standing in the balcony of Nagina Masjid.

External links[edit]

http://www.tsiindia.com/north-india/nagina-masjid-agra.html

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v t e Tourist attractions in and near Agra
World Heritage Sites	Agra Fort Fatehpur Sikri Taj Mahal
Mughal architecture	Chini Ka Rauza Gyarah Sidi Itmad-Ud-Daulah Mariam's Tomb Sikandra
Mosques	Jama Mosque Mina Mosque Moti Mosque Nagina Mosque
Other religious places	Bateshwar Guru ka Tal Mankameshwar Temple Swamibagh
Shopping	Kinari Bazaar Loha Mandi Raja ki mandi Sadar Bazaar Sanjay Place
Gardens	Mehtab Bagh Paliwal Park Ram Bagh
Wildlife sanctuaries	Keetham Lake National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary Patna Bird Sanctuary
Fairs	Ram Barat Taj Mahotsav

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