87.Jama Masjid Mathura


Mathura, the pious city for the devotees of Lord Krishna needs no introduction. Situated at the west bank of river Yamuna, it is an important place for pilgrimage tourism. Although famous for its temples, one of the main attractions of tourists in Mathura is Jama Masjid. It is very popular place of worship for Muslims as well as other pilgrims coming to this region. Jama Masjid Mathura was envisioned and constructed by Abd-un-Nabi Khan or Nabir Khan, as he is commonly known, in 1661. He was the Fauzdaar of Itawa at the time when Aurangzeb ruled Delhi. Later on, he was transferred to Mathura, where he built this renowned mosque.
Abd-un-Nabi Khan bought the site from butchers and the rest was obtained from few Kazis. The descendants of kazis still reside there at Kusk Mahalla, the only place in Mathura which is known by a Persian name. It is also said that it is built on the site where Govind Dev Temple (http://www.vrindavanonline.in/city-guide/govind-dev-temple-in-vrindavan) was built, but by the orders of Aurangzeb, it was mutilated and the idols of gods and goddesses were buried in the ground. The masjid is representative of mughal architecture which consists of four minarets that are intricately decorated. The mosaic plastering on these minarets are vibrantly colored and few panels having this plastering still exist which has faded-colored plaster mosaic. The Mosque is just adjacent to Krishna Janmabhumi complex, which adds other attraction to this place as it becomes a visiting place for both Hindu and Muslim tourists. It witnesses huge turnout of devotees on all days belonging to both communities.

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