Aligarh Muslim University JAMA Masjid

I heard a lot of about the beauty of the JAMA Masjid, now I want to visit the JAMA Masjid. Is the Masjid located in the campus of Aligarh Muslim University, are there present more Masjid in Aligarh Muslim University?

Can you provide me the details of the Jama Masjid Project of AMU (Aligarh Muslim University), Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh?

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The conservation of Jama Masjid of AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) is the first conservation project initiated under the aegis of Heritage Cell, AMU.

This conservation project is funded by the alumni of the University and aspiring under two teams, "AMU Jama Masjid Conservation Committee" and "Working Committee" for the restoration work of AMU Jama Masjid, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, AMU.

Objectives:

a) Detailed documentation and research for the commencement of conservation work to ensure the quality of restoration in Jama Masjid, AMU.
b) Architectural elements and structural systems are to be retained and restored in their original form as much as possible.
c) In case of severe damage, if maintenance is not possible then such elements have to be repaired or replaced retaining the features of that element.
d) Total reconstruction in Jama Masjid is against the international conservation practices accepted worldwide, therefore selective replacement should be done if absolutely necessary.
e) Original structure is to be recollected by strengthening and repairing the structural elements while doing the conservation of Jama Masjid.
f) Additions and alterations in the mosque or strengthening of elements is to be done with similar material, style and construction system.
g) Solidification of heritage cell for developing an expert team to monitor every stage of conservation work and to provide technical inputs for the judicial completion of the project.

Jama Masjid Project of AMU (Aligarh Muslim University)