Jami Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri

The quadrangular courtyard of Jami Masjid (8 November, 2004)


The Jami Masjid of Fatehpur Sikri, also known as Jama Masjid, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571, with the supervision of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chishti and his descendants.

The Jami Masjid of Fatehpur Sikri, built in 1571 AD, is one of the largest mosques in India. It has a huge congregational courtyard inside. At one corner to the right is the Jammat Khana Hall and next to it is the tomb of the royal ladies. To the left of the Jami Masjid is the Stone Cutters' mosque, the oldest place of worship in Fatehpur Sikri. The Jami Masjid is entered through the massive Buland Darwaza archway.

The central nave with its domed ceiling. (8 November, 2004)


To accommodate the multitude of worshippers, a massive quadrangle was built in front of the main building, and bordered by covered corridors. The mosque consists of a central nave with a single dome, two colonnaded halls called hujra on its left and right. These halls are crowned with domes as well.

A corridor connects the central nave with the cloistered prayer chambers. (8 November, 2004)


The Jami Masjid, along with all the heritage buildings in Fatehpur Sikri, was recognised by Unesco as a World Heritage Site since 1986. There are two entrances to the Jami Masjid. The main entrance is called Buland Darwaza, and is the biggest of the two. The other entrance, called Badshahi Darwaza is the royal entranceway used by Emperor Akbar to enter the mosque.

The tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti is also located within the Jami Masjid complex on the northern side of the courtyard. Next to it is the Mausoleum of Islam Khan.

Mausoleum of Islam khan (8 November, 2004)


A massive wall surrounds the quadrangular courtyard. (8 November, 2004)


Corridor along the south west wall of the courtyard. (8 November, 2004)


The colonnaded hujra or prayer chambers. (8 November, 2004)

List of Mosques in India

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