Shah Jahan Mosque, Thatta
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Courtyard of the Shah Jahan Mosque
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Thatta, Pakistan |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Sindh |
| District | Thatta |
| Year consecrated | 1644 |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Leadership | Shahjahan |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Architectural style | Islamic, Mughal |
| Completed | 1647 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 101 |
| Materials | Red bricks and tiles |
The Shah Jahan Mosque is located in Thatta, Sindh province, Pakistan. It was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
History
The mosque was built in 1647, during the reign of Mughal King Shah Jahan, as a gift to the people of Sindh for their hospitality . It has been on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list since 1993.[1]
Architecture
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Images
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View from the gardens
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Elaborate blue tile work in the interior
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Pillar relief corner
See also
References
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External links
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