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The Humayun Mosque, an ancient structure, has unfortunately deteriorated over time. It stands in relative obscurity, not enjoying the same popularity as some other historic sites. As a result, it remains less explored by tourists and history enthusiasts, despite its historical significance.
Humayun Mosque Humayun Mosque is situated in the village of Kachhpura in Agra on the left bank of River Yamuna. 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.
Constructed in 1530 after Humayun ascended to power, Humayun's mosque is one of the earliest monuments of the Mughal period. The mosque contains Persian inscriptions on it, which reveal that the construction was funded by Sheikh Zain Khawafi, a poet and a nobleman who was a close aid of Babur. This mosque was essentially built to cater to the religious needs of the Mughals and was named Kabul by the local residents. The mosque is built entirely out of brick masonry with white plaster over it. T In the vicinity of the mosque on the river bank is also Humayun's astronomical observatory and a step well or baoli and a massive monolith.
The Humayun Masjid situated in the village of Kachhpura, the north-west of Mehtab Bagh, was constructed by Humayun in A.D. 1530. The mosque is crowned by three low flat domes. The central compartment comprising the prayer chamber is entered by a higher archway than the side wings. The arches are four - centered. There are two inscriptions one on the Quibla over the main Mihrab which states the construction of the Mosque by Humayun in A.H. 937 and the second in Nastaliq characters on the left wall of the prayer chamber. Must visit to know the contribution to Indian civilisation by various previous rulers of India in this case the famous Mughals, who originally belonged to Mongolia and came to India via earthwhile Russia and Afhghanistan.
Though this mosque has not been mentioned in texts related to Mughal period, it one of the earliest monuments of Mughal period corresponding to the beginning phase of Mughal architecture in India. According to the Persian inscriptions on this monument, this mosque was constructed in 1530, when Humayun ascended the throne.
One of the oldest monuments builds in agra by mugals.you can see many old sepulchre there.the sepulchre belongs to humayun period.
Beautiful historical place, Highly maintained, Mughals gave large number of tourists attractions spots in India
500 years old mosque built by the orders of mughal emperor Humayun in1530 AD
