Oct 19, 2014

Jama Masjid - Agra c1860's

Jama Masjid - Agra c1860's

Jama Masjid in Agra is opposite the Agra fort and overlooking the Agra Fort Railway Station. The Jama Masjid is also popularly known as the Jami Masjid or "Friday Mosque". It is one of the larger mosques in India.The Mosque was built by Mughal emperor, Shahjahan in 1648 and dedicated to his favourite daughter, Jahanara Begum.
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Photographer:Felice Beato
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.