| Nagina Mosque | |
|---|---|
 The mosque in 2008 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active[clarification needed] |
| Location | |
| Location | Agra Fort,Agra,Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque inUttar Pradesh | |
| Administration | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Coordinates | 27°10′46″N78°01′21″E / 27.17944°N 78.02250°E /27.17944; 78.02250 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mughal |
| Founder | Shah Jahan |
| Completed | c. 1631-1640CE |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 7.39 m (24.2 ft) |
| Width | 10.21 m (33.5 ft) |
| Dome | Three |
| Materials | Marble |
| Official name | Agra Fort: Nagina Masjid |
| Part of | Agra Fort |
| Reference no. | N-UP-A1-u |
 Interactive map of Nagina Masjid, Agra Fort | |
| Official name | Agra Fort |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii) |
| Reference | 251 |
| Inscription | 1984 (8thSession) |
 Location of the mosque inAgra Fort | |
TheNagina Masjid, also known as theGem Mosque and theJewel Mosque,[a] is aSunnimosque, situated in theAgra Fort, aUNESCOWorld Heritage Site, located inAgra, in the state ofUttar Pradesh, India. The mosque was built byShah Jahan, aMughal leader, inc. 1631-1640CE.
The mosque is aMonument of National Importance, administered by theArchaeological Survey of India.[1]
The Nagina Masjid is an architectural beauty situated inAgra Fort.[peacock prose] It is located nearby theMoti Masjid, another eye catching mosque,[peacock prose] and theMina Mosque.[2]
The Nagina Mosque is constructed with attractive pure whitemarble and encloses the exquisitely designed prayer chamber.[peacock prose] The Nagina Masjid bears a very simple architecture and a descent decoration.[clarification needed] The mosque is separated into threebays by simple pillars underneath the keen arches above. The arch in the center is bigger and has nine cusps, once on either face has seven cusps only. The mosque is 10.21 metres (33.5 ft) wide and 7.39 metres (24.2 ft) long, facing a lined patio. The balcony that provides panoramic views of the road runs towards the Hathi Pol, and is situate on the northern side of the mosque.[2]
The mosque structure was built for the ladies of the royal family and has three majestic domes and wonderful arches.[peacock prose] A luxuriousbazaar, known as Mina Bazar, was functioning down the road from where royal ladies could purchase items, standing on the balcony of the Nagina Masjid.[2]
Media related toNagina Masjid (Agra Fort) at Wikimedia Commons
Tourist attractions in and nearAgra | ||
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| World Heritage Sites |  | |
| Mughal architecture | ||
| Mosques | ||
| Other religious places | ||
| Shopping | ||
| Gardens | ||
| Wildlife sanctuaries | ||
| Fairs | ||
