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Nagina Masjid |
Agra city is abound with various beautiful attractions and monuments of the Mughal period and one such beautiful monument in Agra of the Mughal Period is Nagina Masjid. People visit here to witness the beauty in the interiors of Nagina Masjid and the intricate designs on the walls of Nagina Masjid will surprise all its visitors. This is one of the finest of all the Mughal architecture in Agra and the visit to Nagina Masjid in Agra is like an experience. The beautiful designs and the structure of Nagina Masjid makes it one of the most beautiful piece of architecture in Agra. There are very few sites in the country which can boast of such beautiful piece of architectural delight than in Agra.
Nagina Masjid otherwise known as Gem Mosque is a great white marble monument in Agra. This was a personal building of the emperor and was used constructed between the year 1631 to 1640 and is located in the northwestern part of Machchhi Bhawan. The main courtyard of Nagina Masjid is made up of white marble and has walls enclosed all around it. The prayer chamber in Nagina Masjid is one of the best place for worship and thousands of people visit here every year. The beautiful designs on the walls of Nagina Masjid heightens the ambiance of the prayer hall.
There are three domes in Nagina Masjid and this is a typical feature of Mughal architecture. The mosque boasts of a three-arched facade and this makes the monument one of the most exceptional of all Mughal architectures in Agra. There is a beautiful design in a special corner of the room and it points at the direction of the Holy Kaaba. This is one of the exceptional feature of Nagina Masjid and thus deserves a visit. The beautiful design will cast a spell on the visitors' mind.
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