Oriental Scenery/Part 1/Plate 1
No. I.
EASTERN GATE OF THE JUMMA MUSJED, AT DELHI.
This Gate of the Jumma Musjed, or principal place of worship of the Mahommedans, was erected, together with the Mosque, by the Emperor Shah Jehan, in the year 1650 of the Christian era. The materials are of reddish stone, brought from the neighbouring Mewat hills, and white Cashmerian marble. The spires on the small domes are gilt. The folding doors are covered with brass, very neatly ornamented with a regular design in basso relievo. The whole is of excellent workmanship.
The figures, &c. represent the Killadar, or governor of the fort, with his usual attendants.
Delhi, the residence of the Mogul Emperor, is about nine hundred and seventy-six miles N. W. from Calcutta, in lat. 28° 40′ north, long. 77° 40′.
Eastern Gate of the Jumma Musjed, at Delhi.