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In the close proximity of
the Royal Palace is the Jami Masjid, the sacred  section
of the Fatehpur Sikri. Built in 1572 AD, this is one of the
largest mosques of India. Inside the mosque is the vast
congregational courtyard. To the right, at the corner, is the
Jammat Khana hall and next to this is Zenana Rauza, the Tomb of
the Royal Ladies.
The lattice screen tomb of Islam Khan, one of the nobles buried
here, is also worth seeing. The focus of the Sufi shrine or 'dargah'
is the relatively small but exquisite tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti,
much of which was originally crafted in red stone and only later
faced in marble. The lattice screens are the most intricate and
beautiful in the world, with serpentine brackets supporting the
eaves.
To the left of the Jami Masjid is the Stone-Cutter's Mosque, the
oldest place of worship at Fateh Pur Sikri. The main entrance is
through Buland Darwaza, though it is advisable to enter through
the eastern entrance known as the Badshahi Darwaza, as emperor
Akbar used to enter through this door from his Khwabgah for daily
prayers.
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