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Humayun Mosque

Description

Humanyun Mosque is situated in the village of Kachhpura in Agra on the left bank of River Yamuna.

History

Though this mosque has not been mentioned in texts related to Mughal period, it one of the earliest monuments of Mughal period corresponding to the beginning phase of Mughal architecture in India. According to the Persian inscriptions on this monument, this mosque was constructed in 1530, when Humayun ascended the throne.

Full Address

Humayun Mosque, Nagla Devjit, Kachhpura, Uttar Pradesh 282006

 

Type of Place

  • Mosque

Prefered For

  • Family
  • Senior Citizen

Transportation

  • Indra Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
  • Agra Railway Station.

Important Information

Attraction

  • The main attraction of this place, The place was too old and look beautiful. The arttiteture of humayun mosque is brilliant. Architecture -The mosque is a handsome Panchmukhi (five-arched) structure with and a high iwan which conceals the dome on top of the central nave, which is supported on kite-shaped pendentives and net squinches. There are double-aisled wings on either side of the central nave. The brick and mortar building had been plastered originally and one can still see that its facade was once adorned with glazed tiles.

Things to Buy

  • Carpets, Metal wares, Marble, Leather goods.

Things to Eat

  • MUGHLAI FOODS {all types of mughlai foods are available}, BEDHAI AND KACHORI {Famous point and area - Panchhi Petha and Baluganj area}, CHAAT {Famous area - Chaat wali gali in sadar bazar}, DAALMOTH {Famous point and area - Panchhi Petha and Baluganj area}, PARANTHAA {Famous point - Rambabu paranthe wale on old Delhi Agra highway}, PETHA {Famous point and area - Panchhi Petha and Baluganj area}.

Things to enjoy

  • Beautiful buildings and nice to make a walk through de gardens. Buy some water outside just to be sure for when it's hot. The mosque is a handsome Panchmukhi (five-arched) structure with and a high iwan which conceals the dome on top of the central nave, which is supported on kite-shaped pendentives and net squinches. There are double-aisled wings on either side of the central nave. The brick and mortar building had been plastered originally and one can still see that its facade was once adorned with glazed tiles.