Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.57
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.57
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During the reign of Shah Jahan - the fifth emperor of Mughal Dynasty, Mughal architecture art reached its summit. Shah Jahan had a passion for architecture art. He used a large quantity of white marble which changed Mughal architecture art from magnificent to elegant. In 1639 CE, Shah Jahan decided to move the capital to Delhi, and built the Red Fort here. This fort was similar to Agra Fort. He wanted to build an earthly paradise, and Delhi Red Fort basically met his desire. Jama Masjid, diagonally across the street from Delhi Red Fort was another huge building built by Shah Jahan. It was India's largest mosque, and can accommodate more than 20,000 believers.