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The Poetry and Works of Bahadur Shah ‘Zafar’
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Understanding Mughal Art and Architecture
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Understanding the Art and Architecture of Bengal Sultanate
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Understanding the Art and Architecture of Jaunpur Sultanate
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10 Interesting And Unique Masjids From South Asia
We know that a masjid is a place dedicated to Allah’s worship. In South Asia, masjids have existed for centuries. In fact, Masjids from South Asia have evolved in style and architecture over the course of time. We can find traits such as elaborate domes, minarets, and prayer halls in varying styles of architecture in masjids from South Asia.
Masjids from South Asia bring together different cultural and artistic forms of expression. South Asia itself is the lace where Arabian, Persian and Turkish culture met indigenous forms of expression. This makes masjids from South Asia masterpieces of not just architectural but also artistic and structural beauty.
In this roundup, we have put together 10 unique masjids from South Asia. Continue reading “10 Interesting And Unique Masjids From South Asia”
20 Amazing Masjids Built During The Mughal Empire
Mughal Empire was one of the most powerful entities of its days. At its peak, the Mughal Empire encompassed nearly the whole of South Asia, including majority of present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, as well as certain parts of Afghanistan, among others.
The Mughals, however, were not just a politically powerful ruling class. Instead, the Empire saw great progress and growth in all spheres, including culture, social life, as well as artistic and architectural developments. After all, who can forget the Taj Mahal, which has become famous as the symbol of love? Continue reading “20 Amazing Masjids Built During The Mughal Empire”
16 Oldest Masjids in The World
Ever wondered about the oldest masjids in the world? If the answer is affirmative, you have come to the right place.
In this post, we have enlisted some of the world’s oldest masjids, in order of their respective age (the oldest one comes first, followed by the next oldest masjid, and so on). Continue reading “16 Oldest Masjids in The World”
26 Amazing Masjid Ceilings
There are a number of masjids around the world with incredible architecture and striking beauty. The beauty of these masjids is captivating inside and out, but it is the mesmerizing detail in the ceilings of these architectural masterpieces that will truly amaze you.
In this post, I have put together some images of masjid ceilings from around the globe. Continue reading “26 Amazing Masjid Ceilings”
13 Masjids That Are Surrounded By Water
Apart from serving as places of worship, masjids also represent our cultural heritage and unique style of Islamic architecture. There are several magnificent and marvelous masjids around the world, but what about masjids that are surrounded by water?
In this post, we have put together some amazing, heart-capturing masjids that are surrounded by water. 🙂 Continue reading “13 Masjids That Are Surrounded By Water”
The Legacy of Islamic Architecture in India
Islamic architecture can be seen all around the world. India is one such country where Islamic art and architecture is indeed very prominent.
Often, in foreign discourses, the discussion about Islamic architecture in India is confined to Taj Mahal at Agra and the Jama Masjid of Delhi. However, there is much more to it: be it the northern part of the country, or the coastal areas of the south, or the Deccan plateau region in central India, Islamic architectural marvels are present everywhere. Continue reading “The Legacy of Islamic Architecture in India”