It stands on ground that slopes from east to west to the north of the Diwan-i-Aam complex in Agra Fort. The courtyard of the Moti Masjid has side arcades and arched recessions and the main sanctuary facade beyond. The sanctuary is roofed with three bulbous domes built of light white marble and stands on the red sandstone walls. There are a series of Hindu-style domed kiosks along the parapet. Seven bays are divided into aisles which are supported by piers and lobed arches. The Moti Masjid boasts of extensive white marble facing, a typical stylistic feature of architecture during the reign of Shah Jahan. 19th-century painting of the Moti Masjid by Vasily Vereshchagin This masjid was constructed at the cost of 2 lakhs and 60 thousand rupees[citation needed] and took four years to build.
