Shah jahan mosque

Shahjahan Mosque, originally uploaded by aliraza*. Thatta’s Jamia Masjid popularly known as Shah Jehan Masjid is a masterpiece of architecture. It was built on the orders of Shah Jehan (King of Sou…

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Shah Jahan Mosque (Thatta Pakistan). Full credits to u/ greentiger68

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The Shah Jahan Mosque's architectural style is overtly influenced by Turkic and Persian styles.The mosque is characterized by extensive brickwork and the use of blue tiles, both of which were directly influenced by Timurid architectural styles from Central Asia− from where the previous rulers of Sindh, the Tarkhans, had hailed before the region was annexed by the Mughals in 1592. . . . . #shahjahanmosque #shahjahanmosque #letsdiscoverpakistan #thattamosque #dawndotcom #explorepakistan…

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The Moti Masjid is a 17th-century congregational mosque located within the Agra Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the mosque is made entirely of white marble.

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The architect of the past -a view of Shahi Masjid, Thatt.

📖 The Shah Mosque is located in the Iranian city of Isfahan, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction is associated with the Safavid dynasty, and in particular with Abbas Shah I (1588-1629). It is one of the finest examples of Persian architecture of its time and today. The building was part of Abbas I's policy of empire-building: in 1598, he moved his imperial headquarters to the city of Isfahan, and at the same time began a major construction project. He also began a…

Jama Masjid of Delhi is one of the biggest Mosques in India. It was constructed in 1650-1656 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan

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Imam Mosque, Isfahan, Iran. Huge, architecturely notable mosque with seven coloured tiles and calligraphy, completed in 1629.

Royal Mughals™ on Twitter: "The most elaborate display of tile work in entire South Asia- Shahjahan Mosque in Thatta, Sindh. Its main dome has tiles arranged in a stellate pattern to represent the night sky (picture 1).… https://t.co/8mqROqz3Q2"

The Shah Jahan Mosque was built in the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is located in Thatta, Sindh province, Pakistan. It has been on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list since 1993.[1] In the town of Thatta (100 km / 60 miles from Karachi) itself, there is famous Shahjahani Mosque with its beautiful architecture. This mosque was built in 1647 during the reign of Mughal King Shah Jahan, also known as the builder King. The mosque is built with red bricks with blue coloured glaze…

archaeology on Instagram: "The Shah Mosque is a mosque located in Isfahan, Iran. It is located on the south side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square. It was built during the Safavid dynasty under the order of Shah Abbas I of Persia. It is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture in the Islamic era. The Royal Mosque is registered, along with the Naghsh-e Jahan Square, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1611, and its splendour is mainly due to the beauty of its…

The Wazir Khan Mosque (Punjabi and Urdu: مسجد وزیر خان ‎; Persian: مسجد وزیر خان‎; Masjid Wazīr Khān) is 17th century mosque located in the city of Lahore, capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab. The mosque was commissioned during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as part of an ensemble of buildings that also included the nearby Shahi Hammam baths. Construction of Wazir Khan Mosque began in 1634 C.E., and was completed in 1641. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.

THE WONDER OF HINDUSTAN on Instagram: "THATTA MOSQUE, SINDH🌷 Mughals are known famously for their great contribution in Hindustan's architecture. Most of the grand monuments they built have survived and stand erect and majestic even today, however, certain others have perished with time. The Shah Jahan Mosque also known as the Jamia Masjid of Thatta is a 17th-century monument that serves as the central mosque for the city of Thatta, in the Pakistani province of Sindh. It is considered to…