| Nagina Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Mosque | |
| Status | Active[clarification needed] |
| Location | |
| Location | Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location of the mosque in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Administration | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Coordinates | 27°10′46″N 78°01′21″E / 27.17944°N 78.02250°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mughal |
| Founder | Shah Jahan |
| Completed | c. 1631-1640 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 7.39 m (24.2 ft) |
| Width | 10.21 m (33.5 ft) |
| Dome | Three |
| Materials | Marble |
| Template:Infobox designation list/entry | |
| Official name | Agra Fort |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii) |
| Reference | 251 |
| Inscription | 1984 (8th session) |
| Location of the mosque in Agra Fort | |
The Nagina Masjid, also known as the Gem Mosque and the Jewel Mosque,[lower-alpha 1] is a Sunni mosque, situated in the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The mosque was built by Shah Jahan, a Mughal leader, who succeeded Jahangir in 1628 CE and constructed three marble mosques inside the fort complex- the Moti Masjid, Nagina Masjid and Mina Masjid.[1]
Nagina Masjid was made between 1631-1640 CE for Shah Jahan's personal use and the usage by the royal women.
It's one of the last structures constructed in the Agra Fort, as Shah Jahan moved the capital to Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) in 1648 and Agra Fort stopped being the primary seat of power.[2]
The mosque is a Monument of National Importance, administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.[3]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The Nagina Masjid is an architectural beauty situated in Agra Fort.Template:Peacock prose It is located nearby the Moti Masjid, another eye catching mosque,Template:Peacock prose and the Mina Mosque.[4]
The Nagina Mosque is constructed with attractive pure white marble and encloses the exquisitely designed prayer chamber.Template:Peacock prose The Nagina Masjid bears a very simple architecture and a descent decoration.[clarification needed] 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 metres (33.5 ft) wide and 7.39 metres (24.2 ft) long, facing a lined patio. The balcony that provides panoramic views of the road runs towards the Hathi Pol, and is situate on the northern side of the mosque.[4]
The mosque structure was built for the ladies of the royal family and has three majestic domes and wonderful arches.Template:Peacock prose A luxurious bazaar, known as Mina Bazar, was functioning down the road from where royal ladies could purchase items, standing on the balcony of the Nagina Masjid.[4]
Conservation and Current Status[edit | edit source]
Nagina Masjid in Agra Fort is listed as “a Centrally Protected Monument of national importance under the AMASR Act, 1958.” It was also inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. [5]
See also[edit | edit source]
- Sunni Islam in India
- List of mosques in India
- List of Monuments of National Importance in Agra district
Notes[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Alluring Agra".
- ↑ "Shah Jahan 1628–1658".
- ↑ "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of Agra". Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Nagina Masjid Agra". Agra Tourism India. 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ↑ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Agra Fort". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Nagina Masjid Agra". TSI India.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019.
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