Masjet-e-Jam

Masjet-e-Jam

The mosque was constructed by the Timurids. As the mosque came under different rulers, it was extended, expanded and renovated. Some of the rulers that had a hand in its renovation include the Mughals and the Safavids.

This mosque was not always the biggest in the area. In fact, the Timurids constructed a much bigger one. This was established at the north of the city. However, these were destroyed by the British Indian Army in 1885. The British had the structures destroyed so the Russians would not be able to use them as a base during their invasion of India.

The mosque that stands today was built upon an even older mosque dating from the 10th century. The renovation of the place began in 1943. It was in a state of disrepair. The reconstruction would subsequently make it one of the main tourist attractions in the country.It is visited by thousands of people yearly.

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