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Moti Masjid, Delhi

Delhi, Italy

Moti Masjid, Delhi

The Moti Masjid (lit. 'Pearl mosque') is a 17th-century historical mosque, not open for worship, inside the Red Fort complex in Old Delhi, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, damaged during the Siege of Delhi, and subsequently restored by the British. Named for its white marble, the mos

que features ornate floral carvings. It is an important example of Mughal architecture during Aurangzeb's reign.

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