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The Nagina Masjid, also known as the Gem Mosque and the Jewel Mosque, is a Sunni mosque, situated in the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The mosque was built by Shah Jahan, a Mughal leader, who succeeded Jahangir in 1628 CE and constructed three marble mosques inside the fort complex- the Moti Masjid, Nagina Masjid and Mina Masjid.
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Shah Jahan's Palace
A palace between the white-marble Diwan-i-Khas and the redstone Jahangiri Mahal. It is the earliest attempt of emperor Shah Jahan to convert an existing redstone building in accordance with his taste.
Heavenly Mosque
A mosque built, entirely of white marble, by Shah Jahan for his personal use. It is enclosed and secured on all sides by high walls, and has a small open court in front of the three-arched prayer-chamber. There is no ornamentation and is simple.
Hall of Public Audience
This building separates the outer court from the inner court and has a marble platform for the emperor's throne.
Shah Burj
An octagonal tower built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is said that there was a small marble palace built by Akbar at this site, which was later demolished by Jahangir to erect new buildings. The tower looks out over the River Yamuna, offering what is traditionally considered to be one of the most poignant views of the Taj Mahal. It is here that Shah Jahan along with his favorite daughter Jahanara Begum had spent his last few years as a captive of his son Aurangzeb. He laid here on his death bed while gazing at the Taj Mahal.
आगरा क़िला Āgrā Qilā
It is similar in layout to the Red Fort in Delhi, but considerably better preserved, as much of Delhi Fort was razed by the British after the Mutiny. As much a palace as a defensive structure, it is also constructed mainly from red sandstone and much white marble in the palace section of the fort.