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The formal name Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa, bestowed upon the Jama Masjid by Shah Jahan, translates to 'mosque that reflects the whole world.'
Answer: True
The formal name Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa, given by Shah Jahan, is interpreted as 'mosque that reflects the whole world,' alluding to the mythical Cup of Jamshid.
Construction of the Jama Masjid was completed in 1644, marking the beginning of Shah Jahan's architectural patronage.
Answer: False
The Jama Masjid was constructed between 1644 and 1656, meaning its completion was in 1656, not 1644. Shah Jahan's architectural patronage was already well-established by this time.
The Jama Masjid is located in the modern commercial hub of New Delhi.
Answer: False
The Jama Masjid is situated in the historic city of Shahjahanabad, now known as Old Delhi, not the modern commercial hub of New Delhi.
During the Mughal Empire, the Jama Masjid primarily served as a tourist attraction and a site for theological debates.
Answer: False
During the Mughal Empire, the Jama Masjid primarily functioned as the imperial mosque and a symbol of Islamic power, and a social center, not primarily a tourist attraction or a site for theological debates (though debates did occur later under British rule).
The construction of the Jama Masjid involved approximately 5,000 workers from diverse backgrounds, including India, Arab regions, Persia, Turkey, and Europe.
Answer: True
Approximately 5,000 workers from diverse geographical origins, including India, Arab regions, Persia, Turkey, and Europe, were involved in the construction of the Jama Masjid.
The construction of the Jama Masjid was primarily supervised by the emperor Shah Jahan himself.
Answer: False
The construction of the Jama Masjid was primarily supervised by Sadullah Khan, the wazir, and Fazil Khan, the comptroller of Shah Jahan's household, not by the emperor himself.
The estimated cost of constructing the Jama Masjid in the 17th century was one million rupees.
Answer: True
The construction of the Jama Masjid cost ten lakh (one million) rupees in the 17th century, a substantial sum for the period.
What is the formal name given to the Jama Masjid by its builder Shah Jahan?
Answer: Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa
Shah Jahan bestowed the formal name Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa upon the mosque, which translates to 'mosque that reflects the whole world.'
During what specific period was the Jama Masjid constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan?
Answer: 1644 to 1656
The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid over a period from 1644 to 1656.
In which historic part of Delhi is the Jama Masjid situated?
Answer: Shahjahanabad
The Jama Masjid is located in the historic city of Shahjahanabad, which is now known as Old Delhi.
Which of the following accurately describes a significant role of the Jama Masjid during the Mughal Empire?
Answer: It functioned as the imperial mosque and a symbol of Islamic power.
During the Mughal Empire, the Jama Masjid served as the imperial mosque and a symbolic representation of Islamic power across India.
Approximately how many workers were engaged in the construction of the Jama Masjid?
Answer: 5,000
Approximately 5,000 workers from diverse backgrounds were involved in the construction of the Jama Masjid.
Who were the principal supervisors of the Jama Masjid's construction during Shah Jahan's reign?
Answer: Sadullah Khan and Fazil Khan
Sadullah Khan, the wazir, and Fazil Khan, the comptroller of Shah Jahan's household, were the primary supervisors of the Jama Masjid's construction.
What was the estimated financial cost of constructing the Jama Masjid in the 17th century?
Answer: Ten lakh rupees
The estimated cost of constructing the Jama Masjid in the 17th century was ten lakh (one million) rupees.
The Jama Masjid's architecture is a pure example of traditional Persian style, with no Indian influences.
Answer: False
The Jama Masjid exhibits Indo-Islamic and Mughal architectural styles, which are a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic influences, not purely Persian.
At the time of its construction, the Jama Masjid was the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent.
Answer: True
At the time of its construction, the Jama Masjid was indeed the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent.
The Jama Masjid primarily uses white marble, with red sandstone used only for decorative accents.
Answer: False
The Jama Masjid predominantly uses red sandstone, with white marble used extensively and black marble for decorative elements, not primarily white marble with red sandstone as accents.
The inscriptions on the Jama Masjid surfaces are exclusively religious verses from the Quran.
Answer: False
The inscriptions on the Jama Masjid surfaces include both religious verses from the Quran and panegyric (formal expressions of praise).
The Jama Masjid complex is oriented to the east, facing the rising sun.
Answer: False
The entire Jama Masjid complex is oriented to the west, towards Mecca, the holiest city in Islam.
The eastern gate of the Jama Masjid, historically the royal entrance, is two stories high.
Answer: False
The eastern gate of the Jama Masjid, which served as the royal entrance, is three stories high, while the northern and southern gates are two stories high.
The northern gate of the Jama Masjid houses relics attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, including a Quran on deerskin and his sandals.
Answer: True
The cabinet in the northern gate of the Jama Masjid contains relics attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, including a Quran written on deerskin and his sandals.
The courtyard of the Jama Masjid is paved with white marble and can accommodate 50,000 worshippers.
Answer: False
The courtyard of the Jama Masjid is paved with red sandstone and has the capacity to accommodate 25,000 worshippers, not 50,000, nor is it paved with white marble.
The prayer hall of the Jama Masjid has a roof adorned with three marble domes, each topped with golden finials.
Answer: True
The roof of the Jama Masjid's prayer hall is indeed adorned with three marble domes, each topped with golden finials.
The Jama Masjid has four minarets, each 41 meters high, located at the corners of the prayer hall.
Answer: False
The Jama Masjid has two minarets, each 41 meters high, located at the northeast and southeast corners of the mosque, flanking its domes.
The façade of the Jama Masjid faces east, towards the rising sun.
Answer: False
The façade of the Jama Masjid faces west, towards the Kaaba in Mecca, the direction of Muslim prayer.
The Jama Masjid has a capacity to accommodate 25,000 worshippers, primarily in its courtyard.
Answer: True
The Jama Masjid can accommodate 25,000 worshippers, with its large courtyard being the primary space for this capacity.
The main structure of the Jama Masjid is 130 meters in length.
Answer: False
The main structure of the Jama Masjid is 40 meters (130 feet) in length, not 130 meters.
The Jama Masjid has 3 domes and 2 minarets, with each minaret standing 41 meters high.
Answer: True
The Jama Masjid features 3 domes and 2 minarets, with each minaret reaching a height of 41 meters (135 feet).
Which architectural styles are predominantly evident in the Jama Masjid?
Answer: Indo-Islamic and Mughal
The Jama Masjid prominently displays Indo-Islamic and Mughal architectural styles, which are a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic influences.
How did the Jama Masjid compare in size to other mosques in the Indian subcontinent at the time of its construction?
Answer: It was the largest.
At the time of its construction, the Jama Masjid was the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent.
What are the primary materials predominantly used in the construction of the Jama Masjid?
Answer: Red sandstone and white marble
The Jama Masjid predominantly uses red sandstone and white marble in its construction, with black marble as a decorative element.
What types of content are found in the Arabic and Persian calligraphic pieces adorning the Jama Masjid?
Answer: Religious verses and panegyric (expressions of praise).
The Arabic and Persian calligraphic pieces adorning the Jama Masjid contain both religious verses from the Quran and panegyric, which are formal expressions of praise.
In which cardinal direction is the entire Jama Masjid complex oriented?
Answer: West, towards Mecca.
The entire Jama Masjid complex is oriented to the west, which is the direction of Mecca, the holiest city in Islam.
Which gate of the Jama Masjid is three stories high and historically served as the royal entrance?
Answer: The Eastern Gate
The eastern gate of the Jama Masjid is three stories high and historically functioned as the royal entrance for the Emperor.
What significant relics are housed in the cabinet located in the northern gate of the Jama Masjid?
Answer: Relics attributed to the Prophet Muhammad.
The cabinet in the northern gate of the Jama Masjid contains relics attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, including a Quran on deerskin and his sandals.
What is the capacity of the Jama Masjid's courtyard for worshippers?
Answer: 25,000
The courtyard of the Jama Masjid has the capacity to accommodate 25,000 worshippers.
How many marble domes adorn the roof of the Jama Masjid's prayer hall?
Answer: Three
The roof of the Jama Masjid's prayer hall is adorned with three marble domes, each topped with golden finials.
What is the height of each of the two sandstone minarets of the Jama Masjid?
Answer: 41 meters (135 feet)
Each of the two sandstone minarets of the Jama Masjid stands at a height of 41 meters (135 feet).
What is the length of the Jama Masjid's main structure?
Answer: 40 meters (130 feet)
The main structure of the Jama Masjid measures 40 meters (130 feet) in length.
What is the width of the Jama Masjid's main structure?
Answer: 27 meters (89 feet)
The main structure of the Jama Masjid measures 27 meters (89 feet) in width.
Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari, the first Shahi Imam, was invited from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, to inaugurate the Jama Masjid.
Answer: True
Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari, who originated from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, was invited by Shah Jahan to become the first Shahi Imam and inaugurated the mosque on July 23, 1656.
Shah Jahan envisioned the Imam of the Jama Masjid as the most significant religious leader of his reign, bestowing the title Shahi Imam.
Answer: True
Shah Jahan's vision for the Jama Masjid was for its Imam to be the most significant religious leader of his reign, leading him to bestow the title Shahi Imam.
All Mughal emperors after Shah Jahan were traditionally crowned by the Shahi Imam of the Delhi Jama Masjid.
Answer: True
All subsequent Mughal emperors, from Aurangzeb to Bahadur Shah II, were traditionally crowned by the Shahi Imam of the Delhi Jama Masjid, highlighting the Imam's significant role.
The Imams of Delhi's Jama Masjid are traditionally selected from a council of respected Muslim scholars, not by lineage.
Answer: False
The Imams of Delhi's Jama Masjid have traditionally been direct descendants of the first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari, indicating a lineage-based succession.
The Naib Imam is the title given to the person who has retired from the position of Shahi Imam.
Answer: False
The Naib Imam is the title given to the person next in line to the position of Shahi Imam, not a retired Shahi Imam.
Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari's term as the first Shahi Imam began in 1656.
Answer: True
Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari's term as the first Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid commenced on July 23, 1656.
Ahmed Bukhari I served as the Shahi Imam from 1973 to 2000.
Answer: False
Abdullah Bukhari served as Shahi Imam from 1973 to 2000. Ahmed Bukhari I served from 2000 to 2024.
The current Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid, Shaban Bukhari, assumed office in 2024.
Answer: True
Shaban Bukhari assumed office as the current Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid on February 25, 2024.
Who was invited by Shah Jahan to become the first Shahi Imam and inaugurated the Jama Masjid on July 23, 1656?
Answer: Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari
Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari was invited by Shah Jahan to be the first Shahi Imam and inaugurated the mosque on July 23, 1656.
What title did Shah Jahan bestow upon the Imam of the Jama Masjid, reflecting his vision for the mosque's importance?
Answer: Shahi Imam
Shah Jahan bestowed the title Shahi Imam upon the Imam of the Jama Masjid, reflecting his vision for the mosque's preeminence.
Which Mughal emperors were traditionally crowned by the Shahi Imam of the Delhi Jama Masjid?
Answer: All subsequent Mughal emperors from Aurangzeb to Bahadur Shah II.
All Mughal emperors after Shah Jahan, from Aurangzeb to Bahadur Shah II, were traditionally crowned by the Shahi Imam of the Delhi Jama Masjid.
From whom are the Imams of Delhi's Jama Masjid traditionally descended?
Answer: Direct descendants of the first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari.
The Imams of Delhi's Jama Masjid are traditionally direct descendants of the first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari.
What is the title given to the person next in line to the position of Shahi Imam?
Answer: Naib Imam
The title given to the person next in line to the position of Shahi Imam is Naib Imam, or Deputy Imam.
When did Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari commence his term as the first Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid?
Answer: 1656
Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari began his term as the first Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid on July 23, 1656.
Who served as the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid from October 14, 2000, to February 25, 2024?
Answer: Ahmed Bukhari I
Ahmed Bukhari I served as the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid from October 14, 2000, to February 25, 2024.
After taking control of Shahjahanabad in 1803, the British immediately confiscated the Jama Masjid and banned religious use.
Answer: False
After taking control in 1803, the British initially adopted a favorable policy, undertaking repairs and allowing the Jama Masjid to be a venue for discussions, not immediately confiscating it or banning religious use.
The Revolt of 1857 led to the British using the Jama Masjid as barracks for Sikh and European soldiers, which was considered a deliberate desecration.
Answer: True
Following the Revolt of 1857, the British confiscated the Jama Masjid and used it as barracks for Sikh and European soldiers, an act widely viewed as a deliberate desecration to insult Muslim sentiments.
The Jama Masjid was returned to the Muslim population in 1862 without any conditions, due to widespread public demand.
Answer: False
The Jama Masjid was returned to the Muslim population in 1862 under the conditions that it be used strictly as a religious site and be subject to British policing.
The Jama Masjid Managing Committee (JMMC) was established to oversee the mosque's financial investments and commercial activities.
Answer: False
The Jama Masjid Managing Committee (JMMC) was established as a formal body to represent the mosque and ensure adherence to the conditions set by the British for its return, not to oversee financial investments and commercial activities.
Regional Islamic rulers, such as the Nawab of Rampur and the Nizam of Hyderabad, contributed financially to the Jama Masjid's repairs during British rule.
Answer: True
The Nawab of Rampur and the Nizam of Hyderabad were among the regional Islamic rulers who provided financial patronage for the Jama Masjid's repairs during the British colonial period.
From 1911 onwards, the Jama Masjid was exclusively used for religious ceremonies, strictly adhering to British regulations.
Answer: False
From 1911 onwards, the Jama Masjid was frequently used for non-religious, political purposes, despite British rules, serving as a site for anti-colonial solidarity.
An imperial college, dispensary, and madrasa adjacent to the Jama Masjid were destroyed during the uprisings of 1857.
Answer: True
An imperial college, an imperial dispensary, and a madrasa, which were once adjacent to the Jama Masjid, were indeed destroyed during the uprisings of 1857.
How did the British initially approach the Jama Masjid after gaining control of Shahjahanabad in 1803?
Answer: They undertook repairs and allowed it to be a venue for discussions.
After taking control in 1803, the British initially undertook repairs and allowed the Jama Masjid to serve as a venue for social and political discussions.
What was a direct consequence of the Revolt of 1857 for the Jama Masjid?
Answer: It was confiscated, barred from religious use, and used as barracks.
Following the Revolt of 1857, the Jama Masjid was confiscated, prohibited from religious use, and utilized as barracks for Sikh and European soldiers.
When was the Jama Masjid returned to the Muslim population, and what was a key condition for its return?
Answer: 1862; it had to be used strictly as a religious site and subject to British policing.
The Jama Masjid was returned to the Muslim population in 1862, with a key condition being its strict use as a religious site subject to British policing.
What organization was established to manage the Jama Masjid after its return to the Muslim population in 1862?
Answer: The Jama Masjid Managing Committee (JMMC)
The Jama Masjid Managing Committee (JMMC) was established as a formal body to manage the mosque after its return to the Muslim population in 1862.
Which regional Islamic ruler donated 1,55,000 rupees for repairs to the Jama Masjid in 1886?
Answer: The Nawab of Rampur
The Nawab of Rampur donated 1,55,000 rupees for repairs to the Jama Masjid in 1886.
Despite British restrictions, for what purpose was the Jama Masjid frequently utilized from 1911 onwards?
Answer: Non-religious, political purposes
From 1911 onwards, the Jama Masjid was frequently used for non-religious, political purposes, serving as a site for anti-colonial solidarity despite British restrictions.
Which structures, once adjacent to the Jama Masjid, were destroyed during the uprisings of 1857?
Answer: An imperial college, dispensary, and madrasa.
An imperial college, an imperial dispensary, and a madrasa, formerly adjacent to the Jama Masjid, were destroyed during the uprisings of 1857.
In 1757, the khutba at the Jama Masjid was read in the name of which individual, signifying a shift in political power?
Answer: Ahmad Shah Durrani
In 1757, the khutba at the Jama Masjid was read in the name of Ahmad Shah Durrani, an Afghan conqueror, indicating a shift in political power and allegiance.
After the Revolt of 1857, how did the British perceive Delhi's mosques, including the Jama Masjid?
Answer: As sites where the rebellion was instigated by Muslims.
After the Revolt of 1857, the British perceived Delhi's mosques, including the Jama Masjid, as sites where the rebellion had been instigated by Muslims.
What legal protection did the Jama Masjid have against British political policing during the early 20th century?
Answer: The Religious Endowment Act of 1863
The Religious Endowment Act of 1863 provided legal protection to the Jama Masjid, designating it as a religious space and safeguarding it from direct British political policing during the early 20th century.
The last Nizam of Hyderabad, Asaf Jah VII, donated 3,00,000 rupees for the complete renovation of the Jama Masjid floor in 1948.
Answer: True
In 1948, Asaf Jah VII, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, sanctioned 3,00,000 rupees for the complete renovation of the mosque floor, exceeding the initial request for partial repair.
During the Babri Masjid dispute, the Shahi Imam Abdullah Bukhari closed the Jama Masjid and adorned it in black cloth to symbolize Muslim resentment.
Answer: True
In 1987, during the Babri Masjid dispute, Shahi Imam Abdullah Bukhari closed the Jama Masjid and draped it in black cloth as a symbol of Muslim resentment against government actions.
In the modern era, the Jama Masjid's primary function is solely as a tourist attraction, having lost its religious significance.
Answer: False
In the modern era, the Jama Masjid primarily serves congregational religious functions and is also a significant tourist attraction, thus retaining its religious importance.
The Jama Masjid has continued to be a site for political protests in recent times, such as against U.S. bombings in Afghanistan and the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Answer: True
The Jama Masjid has maintained its role as an autonomous political space, hosting protests against events like U.S. bombings in Afghanistan (2001) and the Citizenship Amendment Act (2019).
In 2006, the Delhi High Court approved Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's offer to fund repairs for the Jama Masjid.
Answer: False
In 2006, the Delhi High Court ruled that Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's offer to fund repairs for the Jama Masjid had no 'legal sanctity' and conferred no 'special equities' to the Imam.
The 2006 Jama Masjid explosions resulted in multiple fatalities and severe structural damage to the mosque.
Answer: False
The 2006 Jama Masjid explosions resulted in one serious injury and eight minor injuries, with no mention of fatalities or severe structural damage.
The 2010 Jama Masjid attack involved gunmen on a motorcycle opening fire on a bus, injuring two Taiwanese tourists.
Answer: True
The 2010 Jama Masjid attack involved gunmen on a motorcycle firing upon a bus near the mosque, resulting in injuries to two Taiwanese tourists.
How much did the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Asaf Jah VII, sanction for the renovation of the Jama Masjid in 1948?
Answer: 3,00,000 rupees
The last Nizam of Hyderabad, Asaf Jah VII, sanctioned 3,00,000 rupees for the complete renovation of the Jama Masjid floor in 1948.
During the Babri Masjid dispute in 1987, what action did the Shahi Imam take at the Jama Masjid to symbolize Muslim resentment?
Answer: He closed the mosque and adorned it in black cloth.
In 1987, the Shahi Imam closed the Jama Masjid and adorned it in black cloth to symbolize Muslim resentment during the Babri Masjid dispute.
What are the primary functions of the Jama Masjid in the contemporary era?
Answer: Primarily for congregational functions and a significant tourist attraction.
In the modern era, the Jama Masjid primarily serves for congregational religious functions and is also a significant tourist attraction.
What was the Delhi High Court's ruling regarding Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's offer to fund repairs for the Jama Masjid in 2006?
Answer: It stated the matter had no 'legal sanctity' and gave no 'special equities' to the Imam.
The Delhi High Court ruled that Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's offer to fund repairs for the Jama Masjid in 2006 lacked 'legal sanctity' and conferred no 'special equities' to the Imam.
How many individuals were seriously injured in the 2006 Jama Masjid explosions?
Answer: One
One person was seriously injured in the 2006 Jama Masjid explosions, with eight others sustaining minor injuries.
The common name 'Jama Masjid' is derived from Persian and refers to its grand architectural style.
Answer: False
The common name 'Jama Masjid' originates from Arabic, meaning 'congregational mosque,' and refers to its function as a place for community prayers, not its architectural style.
The tomb of Indian independence activist Abul Kalam Azad is situated adjacent to the Jama Masjid.
Answer: True
The tomb of Indian independence activist Abul Kalam Azad is indeed located adjacent to the Jama Masjid.
The Jama Masjid is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.
Answer: False
The Jama Masjid is recognized as a Monument of National Importance in India, not a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Jama Masjid is affiliated with Shia Islam and follows the Maliki rite.
Answer: False
The Jama Masjid is affiliated with Sunni Islam and adheres to the Hanafi rite, not Shia Islam or the Maliki rite.
The Jama Masjid is a congregational mosque, serving as a central place for community prayers.
Answer: True
The Jama Masjid holds the status of a congregational mosque, serving as a central venue for Muslims to gather for collective prayers, especially Friday prayers.
The term 'Jama Masjid' is unique to the Delhi mosque, distinguishing it from all other mosques globally.
Answer: False
The term 'Jama Masjid' is not unique to the Delhi mosque; it is a common designation for a community or Friday mosque used globally since the 7th century.
From which language does the common name 'Jama Masjid' originate, and what does it signify?
Answer: Arabic, meaning 'congregational mosque'
The common name 'Jama Masjid' originates from Arabic and means 'congregational mosque,' referring to its function as a place for community prayers.
Which prominent landmark is located directly across from the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi?
Answer: The Red Fort
The Red Fort is located directly across from the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi.
What is the official status of the Jama Masjid as recognized in India?
Answer: A Monument of National Importance
The Jama Masjid is officially recognized as a Monument of National Importance in India, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.
What is the religious affiliation and specific rite observed at the Jama Masjid?
Answer: Sunni Islam, Hanafi rite
The Jama Masjid is affiliated with Sunni Islam and adheres to the Hanafi rite.
What is the ecclesiastical status of the Jama Masjid?
Answer: A congregational mosque
The Jama Masjid holds the ecclesiastical status of a congregational mosque, serving as a central place for community prayers.
What is the significance of the term 'Jama Masjid' not being unique to the Delhi mosque?
Answer: It signifies its function as a primary place of congregational worship.
The term 'Jama Masjid' is not unique to the Delhi mosque; it is a common designation for a community or Friday mosque used globally since the 7th century.