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In the close proximity of the Royal Palace is the Jami
Masjid, the sacred section of the
Fatehpur Sikri.
Built in 1572 AD, this is one of the largest mosques of India. Inside the
mosque is the vast congregational courtyard. To the right, at the corner,
is the Jammat Khana hall and next to this is Zenana Rauza, the Tomb of the
Royal Ladies.
The lattice screen tomb of Islam Khan, one of the nobles buried here, is
also worth seeing. The focus of the Sufi shrine or 'dargah' is the
relatively small but exquisite tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, much of which
was originally crafted in red stone and only later faced in marble. The
lattice screens are the most intricate and beautiful in the world, with
serpentine brackets supporting the eaves.
To the left of the Jami Masjid is the Stone-Cutter's Mosque, the oldest
place of worship at Fateh Pur
Sikri. The main entrance is through Buland Darwaza, though it is
advisable to enter through the eastern entrance known as the Badshahi
Darwaza, as emperor Akbar used to enter through this door from his
Khwabgah for daily prayers.