About Nagina Masjid:
Nagina Masjid’s architecture is very simple with less decoration. The mosque is divided into three bays by simple pillars supporting the pointed arches above. Nagina Masjid is located at the Northern side of Harem Sara, near the viaduct connecting Hiran Minar. It is 10.21m broad and 7.39m deep, facing a stone paved courtyard, which is 16.25mx13.10m in dimension. Northern side of the mosque has a veranda overlooking the road below that runs towards the Hathi Pol. Spandrels of these arches bear beautiful rosset carvings. The middle bay is larger having a simple mihrab on western side. Nagina Masjid is the general name in Mughal palaces for the small private mosque set separately for the ladies of the imperial Harem, as women were not allowed to pray in congregational mosques.
General Information about Nagina Masjid:
Location: Fatehpur Sikri
State: Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
Language: Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to February
How to Reach Nagina Masjid:
By Air:
Kheria airport in Agra is the nearest airport from Fatehpur Sikri. Domestic flights are available to Agra from important places of India. From the airport, you have to reach Fatehpur Sikri via road route.
By Train:
Nearest major railway station is located in Agra. Agra railway is served by large number of express trains from important places of the country. Taj Express, Shatabdi express and several other trains are available from Delhi to Agra. Trains are available at regular intervals between Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.
By Bus:
UPSTDC, ITDC and other private operators arrange conducted tours to Fatehpur Sikri, but the tour buses stop only for an hour. If you want to spend longer time at Fatehpur Sikri it is better you take a regular bus from the Idgah Bus Stand.