Steps leading to great mosque, Delhi

Delhi served as the capital of Moghul-rule India This major Muslim empire was established in northern India early in the 16th century, conquering existing Sultans and other rulers [including the rulers of Delhi]. The minaret of the Jama Masjid Numa, as the mosque is called, dominates the old city. [Jama Masjid Numa means "the mosque commanding a view of the world", and the name Jama Masjid is a reference to the weekly congregation observed on Friday' . Up to 25,000 worshipers can be accommodated within its courtyard.

Welch, Claude Emerson

State University of New York at Buffalo

2000-12

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