Dec. 26, 2001 - Fatehpur Pur Sikri Part 3 - #1
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Jami masjid is the most sacred building in the Fateh Pur Sikri town and hence it is located on the highest point of the ridge, over which the town is intended. It is one of the largest and most ornately finished mosques in the world. The magnificent Buland Darwaja and the splendid courtyard with elegant Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti adorn this vastest mosque. The mosque was completed in the year 1571 under the supervision of Sheikh Salim and his desendents. Since it is the principal mosque of the town, it is called Jami Mosque or the Friday Mosque, which means congregational mosque.

This lavishly decorated mosque marks the phase of transition in Islamic art, by using various indigenous architectural elements with efficacy. The façade composition of the building comprises of pillared Dalan, with beautiful Chhajja supporting on brackets and the 'Chhatri' on the roof, making an impressive skyline. The main Iwan of the building is rather simple and contains a central arch, which is framed with the panels containing geometrical designs.The Iwan contain three arched openings, which are also framed by panels, and contains fringes .The Iwan is crowned with five Chhatris, which adds to its elegant elevation.

The central 'Mihrab' is most gorgeously ornamented with inlaid mosaic of stones and glazed tiles on the borders .It contains carved inscriptions, which are painted in blue and golden colour combination. The other Mihrabs are also beautifully painted. The whole interior of the Iwan has been painted in stylized floral designs. These paintings are simply watercolour painting applied directly on stone surface.01 - The view.jpg



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Buildings surrounding the main courtyard


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Many archways


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The courtyard


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The entrance gate


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The top of the buildings


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Red stone buildings


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Entering the mosque


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Mosque windows


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Mosque carved windows


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Main entrance


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