HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Humayun
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Sher Shah
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Shah Jahan
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Aurangzeb
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Detailed explanation-1: -’World-reflecting Mosque’), commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why was Jama Masjid built? Following the death of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi and founded the walled city of Shahjahanabad. The Jama Masjid was then commissioned to be the main center of worship for the new city.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of the largest mosques in India, Jama Masjid is situated in Old Delhi. Its construction was started in 1644 and completed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.