Historical places of Pakistan Minar-e-Pakistan: • Minar-e-Pakistan (or Yadgaar-e-Pakistan) is a tall minaret in Iqbal Park Lahore‚ built in commemoration of the Lahore Resolution. • The minaret reflects a blend of Mughal and modern architecture‚ and is constructed on the site where on March 23‚ 1940‚ seven years before the formation of Pakistan‚ the Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution (Qarardad-e-Lahore)‚ demanding the creation of Pakistan. • The large public space around the monument
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Imam Mosque Isfahan Imam Mosque‚ is a mosque in Isfahan‚ Iran standing in south side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square. Built during the Safavid period‚ it is an excellent example of Islamic architecture of Iran‚ and regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture. The Shah Mosque of Esfahan is one of the everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran. It is registered‚ along with the Naghsh-i Jahan Square‚ as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1611‚ and its splendor is
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chitectureIslamic Architecture Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of both secular and religious styles from the foundation of Islam to the present day‚ influencing the design and construction of buildings and structures in Islamic culture. What is Islam? * The name of the religion is Islam‚ which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission.“ * Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one’s life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart‚ soul and
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“There has not been “an incident in Byzantine history with which the church of St. Sophia is not associated.”1 The Church of the Divine Wisdom has a long and storied history‚ much of it drenched in the blood of those who died fighting over it. On May 28‚ 1453‚ Constantine XI entered Hagia Sophia to pray while the crowning jewel of his empire‚ Constantinople‚ was being raided and burned by Mehmed II‚ a Muslim invader with an extensive army at his back. The emperor prayed at the church before climbing
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Many modern civilizations have been influenced by earlier civilizations in history. These earlier civilizations have created many different ideas that are still used today. These ideas can be seen in governments‚ make-up of cities‚ and architecture. Architecture in particular is still very prominent from earlier civilizations such as the case in Al-Andalus. The most important building in Islamic Spain‚ like other centers of Muslim civilizations is the mosque‚ house of worship. The inside of a mosque
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The Dome of the Rock‚ completed in 691 and the one of the earliest surviving example of Muslim architecture‚ displaying a vast array of mosaic and domed roof. Located in the city of Jerusalem‚ Dome of the Rock seats as one of the most historic and sacred structure for all of the three largest monotheistic religions in the world. Built under the patronage of 5th Umayyad caliph Abd Al-Malik bin Marwan on the Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem‚ the Dome of the Rock was completed in 692. It is one of the earliest
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Mughals constructed excellent mausoleums‚ mosques‚ forts‚ gardens and cities. The Mughal buildings show a uniform pattern both in structure and character. The main characteristic features of Mughal architecture are the bulbous domes‚ the slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners‚ large halls‚ massive vaulted gateways and delicate ornamentation. The few mosques and palaces built by Babar and Humayun are not of much architectural significance Sher Shah of the Sur Dynasty who ruled over the
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weapons of Mughal Emperors are kept. After this there is a scene of beautiful garden before the Taj Mahal where water ponds are seen with fountains and beautiful trees are planted on both sides. There are four white marble minarets around the Taj Mahal. It looks as if these minarets are guarding the emperor Shahjahan and his beloved wife mumtaj who are in ever lasting sleep under the 90 metre high large dome. The workmanship of the artists mesmerize as we cross the platform. The carving work
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down all prejudices. I was lucky enough to arrive there for the first time in early spring. While driving in a bus from Ataturk airport to my accommodation‚ I spotted several huge‚ green parks just near enormous Bosphorus strait. Thousands of minarets‚ above the numerous mosques‚ looked absolutely stunning bathed in sunlight during that quiet afternoon. As we arrived at a very nice‚ at the same time traditional and modern hotel‚ located in the center of the city‚ we asked the receptionist what
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The Great Mosque of Cordoba is a Roman Catholic cathedral and former mosque situated in the Andalusian city of Cordoba‚ Spain. Corboda was the largest‚ most prosperous city in Europe. Originally it was built as a church‚ after the Muslim conquest the building was confiscated for use as a mosque and greatly expanded until it became the second largest mosque in the world. The Great Mosque of Cordoba was considered a wonder of the medieval world by both Muslims and Christians. The Great Mosque symbolizes
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