Nagina
Masjid is better known as the Jewel Mosque stands within the Agra Fort near
the Moti Masjid in Uttar Pradesh. Shah Jahan constructed the Masjid for the
royal ladies having a private mosque with three graceful domes. The whole construction
is with pure marble and hence the name gem mosque. Nagina Masjid is enclosed
by walls of three sides with a special a prayer chamber at the west. Mina bazaar
is just below the Nagina Masjid for shopping of royal women.
With a bunch of tombs and monument in Agra is an inevitable part of India tour. Every year the state welcomes millions of travelers from every nook and corners of the world for an adventurous exploration. Each monuments and tomb is unique in its architecture and tradition. The Nagina Masjid bears a very simple architecture and a descent decoration. The mosque is separated into three bays by simple pillars underneath the keen arches above. The arch in the center is bigger and has nine cusps, once on either face has seven cusps only. The mosque is 10.21 meter broad and 7.39 meter deep, facing a lined patio. There is a balcony presenting the panoramic views of the road that runs towards the Hathi Pol lies on the northern side of the Masjid that you can see at the time of India tour.
