Address: Fateh Pur Sikhri
City: Agra
State: Uttar Pradesh
Location: North East India
Year of Construction: 1571 AD
Type of Construction: Medieval
Type of Building: Mosque
Religion: Islam
Importance: The mosque is one of the largest in the world and houses the tomb of sufi Salim Chishti, an acquaintance of Akbar
Accomodation: Hotels and lodges are easily available in Agra.
Accesibility: Agra is very well connected to the other cities inside and outside the state by air, rail and road.

Jami Masjid, built in 1648, is situated opposite to Delhi Gate in the heart of the city. The red sandstone mosque is very simple and has just a little use of white marble. It was built by Jahanara Begum, daughter of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, at a cost of five lakh rupees. Set on a high plinth, it has well-balanced proportions and a courtyard surrounded by cloisters on three of its sides and the prayer chamber on its western side. The cloisters have engrailed arches supported on pillars. The main entrance is through the eastern side. The prayer chamber has a fa.