Mina Masjid, Royal mosque in Agra Fort, India
Description
Mina Masjid is a small mosque within Agra Fort built entirely from white marble with an open courtyard entrance and a prayer chamber inside. The interior features three graceful arches supported by decorative stone brackets that frame the sacred space.
History
Shah Jahan commissioned this mosque between 1631 and 1640 as a private prayer space positioned near the Diwan-i-Khas within the fort. It was built for the emperor's personal devotion and for the women of the royal household to worship.
Culture
The mosque's design follows Islamic architectural principles with a mihrab oriented westward and incorporates marble tiles and supporting brackets for chhajja.
Practical
You can reach the mosque through the main entrances of Agra Fort as part of the standard fort tour route. It is located near the Diwan-i-Khas, which helps visitors find it without difficulty during their exploration of the complex.
Did you know?
Shah Jahan continued to pray here even while imprisoned in the nearby Musamman Burj tower from 1658 to 1666. This unusual circumstance allowed the aging emperor to maintain his religious devotion despite his confinement within the fort walls.
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