Humayun Masjid

Humayun Masjid

Humayun Mosque is situated in the village of Kachhpura in Agra on the left bank of River Yamuna.[1]

Though this mosque has not been mentioned in texts related to Mughal period, it is the only monument in Agra that can undoubtedly be attributed to the reign of Humayun. According to the inscriptions on this monument, the mosque was constructed in 1530, when Humayun ascended the throne.The facade of the mosque bears five arches, the central of which is a high iwan. A dome tops the central nave, and is supported on kite-shaped pendentives and net squinches. There are double-aisled wings on either side of the central nave. The building is made of brick and lime, and covered with stucco work


Address:

52JQ+XQR, Nagla Devjit, Kachhpura, Uttar Pradesh 282006, India

Type:

Masjid

Country:

India

State:

Uttar Pradesh

District:

Agra

Year Built:

15-16 century

Own By:

Feroz Shah Tughlaq