Tag Archives: Jama Masjid

A Cold and Foggy New Delhi

Posted on February 7, 2013 by nadia
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“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. There’s heavy fog in New Delhi with visibility reduced to 100 meters so we’re going to delay our flight by thirty minutes or until the weather in New Delhi clears up a … Continue reading →

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Al Jawahar Restaurant, Delhi

Posted on July 5, 2011 by nadia
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After a fabulous lunch and dinner at this legendary restaurant, we decide to try out its neighbor, the Al Jawahar. It’s located almost opposite to Jama Masjid’s Gate 1, making it easier to locate. The entrance to the restaurant is … Continue reading →

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Jama Masjid: Commissioned by the Guy Behind Taj Mahal

Posted on July 4, 2011 by nadia
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Three years before the Taj Mahal came into completion, Shah Jahan—the fifth Mughal emperor of India—laid the foundation stone for the building of Jama Masjid in Delhi, India’s largest mosque. Pretty busy guy, I must say, considering how he was … Continue reading →

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