Badshahi mosque

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4. The  Badshahi Mosque is a Mughal era mosque in Lahore. Badshahi Mosque was commissioned by Aurangzeb in 1671. It was completed in 1673 under supervision of Muzaffar Hussein. The mosque is an important example of Mughal architecture.  The mosque is located west of Lahore Fort. The mosque is widely considered to be one of Lahore's most iconic landmarks. BACKGROUND 4

5. Main Gate Entrance and Central prayer chamber. A vast courtyard and dalans . There are three domes of the mosque. There are eight minarets out of which four are major and four are minor. The maximum height of minarets is 176 ft. 4 in. FEATURES 5

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7. Architechtural Styles:  Islamic architecture Mughal architecture Indo-Islamic architecture ARCHITECTURE 7

8. The architecture and design of the Badshahi Mosque closely resembles that of the Jama Mosque in Delhi, India. Design of Mosque was inspired by Islamic, Persian, Central Asian and Indian influences. Mosque is bold, vast and majestic in its expression .   Architecture of the Mosque is mixture of different styles. ARCHITECTURE 8

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10. Exterior is decorated with stone carving as well as marble inlay on red sandstone, specially of lotiform motifs in bold relief . The embellishment has Indo-Greek, Central Asian and Indian architectural influence both in technique and motifs. The skyline is furnished by beautiful ornamental merlons inlaid with marble lining adding grace to the perimeter of the mosque. EXTERIOR 10

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12. The walls were built with small burnt bricks laid in kankar , lime mortar but have a veneer of red sandstone. The interior of the Main Prayer Hall is richly embellished with stucco tracery ( Manbatkari ), fresco work, and inlaid marble . The steps leading to the Main Prayer Hall and its floor are in Sang-e- Alvi (variegated marble). INTERIOR 12

13. There is a magnificent display of Islamic and Arabian Calligraphy and Islimi . 13

14. The Main Prayer Hall is divided into seven sections by means of multi-foil arches supported on heavy piers. Three of which bear the double domes finished externally in white marble. The remaining four sections are roofed with flat domes INTERIOR 14

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16. Badshahi Masjid is the second largest mosque in Pakistan. It was considered the largest mosque for about 313 years till the construction of Faisal Mosque It is fifth largest mosque in the world. It is capable of accommodating 56000 w orshippers. Importance Globally 16

17. It looks very fascinating in evening time 17

18.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badshahi_Mosque) https://www.google.com.pk/search?q=images+of+badshahi+mosque+lahore&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiwo4Lyzt3TAhXKiCwKHaOoAOUQ7AkIOg&biw=1366&bih=589 http://islamic-arts.org/2013/badshahi-masjid-lahore/ REFERENCES 18