Nagina Masjid, Agra Fort
| Nagina Mosque | |
|---|---|
The mosque in 2008 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location of the mosque in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Administration | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Coordinates | 27°10′46″N 78°01′21″E / 27.17944°N 78.02250°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mughal |
| Founder | Shah Jahan |
| Completed | c. 1631-1640 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 7.39 m (24.2 ft) |
| Width | 10.21 m (33.5 ft) |
| Dome | Three |
| Materials | Marble |
| Official name | Agra Fort: Nagina Masjid |
| Part of | Agra Fort |
| Reference no. | N-UP-A1-u |
| Official name | Agra Fort |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii) |
| Reference | 251 |
| Inscription | 1984 (8th Session) |
| Location of the mosque in Agra Fort | |
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.
Nagina Masjid was made between 1631-1640 CE for Shah Jahan's personal use and the usage by the royal women.
It's one of the last structures constructed in the Agra Fort, as Shah Jahan moved the capital to Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) in 1648 and Agra Fort stopped being the primary seat of power.
The mosque is a Monument of National Importance, administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.