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Abstract: This article by Dr. Salim Ansari presents a detailed architectural study of the Fatehpuri Begum Mosque, located south of the western gate of the Taj Mahal complex in Agra. Believed to have been constructed around 1650 51 A.D., the mosque is named after Fatehpuri Begum, a wife of Emperor Shahjahan and a descendant of Shaikh Salim Chishti of Fatehpur Sikri. The identification of the mosque is supported by early site plans, including one prepared by Thomas and William Daniell in 1789 and published in 1801, now preserved in the Taj Museum. In addition to analyzing these historical records, the author provides new elevation plans and photographic documentation. The study emphasizes the distinctive architectural features that set this mosque apart from others of the same period, offering valuable insights into Mughal-era mosque architecture and lesser-known structures associated with the Taj Mahal complex.
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