Built in 1571 A.D., Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosque in India. The
masjid was erected in commemoration of Sheikh Salim Chisthi and his grandson
Islam Khan by Jahanara Begum, Shahjahan's daughter, who was imprisoned with
Shah Jahan by Aurangzeb.
The mosque has an elegant architecture and have the Tomb of Royal ladies
and Jammat Khana hall within the Courtyard.The masjid endorses beautiful
decorated paintings inlaid stones, carvings and glazed tiles
The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti is worth seeing. Initially it was built in
red stone and was later changed in marble by Jahangir. It's lattice screens
are the most intricate and beautiful in the world. It has tomb of Islam
Khan, and Sufi shrine or 'dargah'.
