Fatehpur Sikri, Jami Masjid 1571-1574 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Fatehpur Sikri, Rajasthan
Jami Masjid
1571-1574


The mosque, known as the 'Glory of Fatehpur Sikri', on the western side of the religious and palatial complex of the city, was built by Akbar to honor Shaikh Salim, the Chishti saint. It was the largest mosque of the Mughal Empire in its time. The main entrance into its large courtyard is through the Buland Darwaza, an enormous monumental gate. A large pistaq, a type of high arched gate of Timurid origins, leads into the main prayer hall, which is finished in red sandstone and white inlay. Paint and gilt add to the intricate ornamentation. Flanking the main hall are large, pillared side wings.

View from afar



Exerior view from the east showing the arched entryway and colonnade.



Detail of the marble screens on the external wall



Text and photos from Archnet.org

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