Moti Masjid (Agra Fort)
| Moti Masjid | |
|---|---|
The mosque façade in 2011 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location of the mosque in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Administration | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°10′49″N 78°01′18″E / 27.18028°N 78.02167°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Founder | Shah Jahan |
| Completed | 1653 CE |
| Construction cost | 2 lakhs 60 thousand rupees |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 71.4 m (234 ft) |
| Width | 57.2 m (188 ft) |
| Dome(s) | Three (maybe more) |
| Materials | Marble |
| Official name | Agra Fort: Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque |
| Reference no. | N-UP-A1-s |
| Official name | Agra Fort |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii) |
| Reference | 251 |
| Inscription | 1984 (8th Session) |
| Location of the mosque in Agra Fort | |
The Moti Masjid (lit. 'Pearl Mosque') is a Sunni Friday mosque, situated in the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in Agra, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Built in the 17th-century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the mosque is made entirely of white marble.
The mosque is a Monument of National Importance, administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.