5 interesting facts about Jama Masjid

Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, located in Delhi has quite a history to tell. This historical monument stands tall despite rough times. While it has interesting tales to tell, there are quite a few controversies too around it. Anyway, here, we will tell you some interesting facts about Jama Masjid.

1. Jama Masjid was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656.

2. Its construction cost 1 million rupees. It was constructed by more than 5000 workers.
3. Jama Masjid was inaugurated by an imam from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
4. 25,000 people can pray in the courtyard of Jama Masjid at a time and it is India’s largest mosque.
5. After the Revolt of 1857, the British confiscated the mosque and had soldiered stationed here. They even wanted to demolish it, but it wasn’t destroyed due to opposition.
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