Three domes
Striped marble.
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One of the largest mosques in India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 in his capital Shahjahanabad, today's Old Delhi. Its original name is Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, «the mosque that reflects the world», and it was the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until 1857. It stands on a raised platform reached by three broad stone stairways; its vast courtyard holds thousands of worshippers, and the prayer hall is crowned by three domes of white marble striped with black, flanked by two tall minarets of red sandstone and marble. The mosque is still in daily use and is one of Old Delhi's great symbols, surrounded by lively lanes and famous restaurants serving halal Mughlai food; the top of its southern minaret gives a wide view over the old city and the Red Fort. Entry is free, with fees for cameras and for climbing the minaret, per visitor guides. Non-Muslims cannot visit during prayer times; modest dress and removing shoes are required, and robes are available at the entrance.
Striped marble.
For thousands.
City views.
Old Delhi, near Chandni Chowk
Yes. The lanes around the mosque are full of famous halal Mughlai restaurants, from kebabs to nihari and biryani.
