Bhodesar Mosque
mosque in Sindh, Pakistan
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Overview
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The Bhodesar Mosque is a Sunni mosque in Tharparkar District, in the Sindh province of Pakistan, in the Islamkot area. It is described as an old stone mosque with a history spanning centuries. Built of white marble, it shows a strong influence from the architecture of nearby Jain temples. The building rests on a square base measuring 9.2 metres on each side. Its pillars reflect Jain architectural features, and the decorative elements along the roofline were likewise inspired by Jain temples.
History
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According to the available sources, the mosque was built in 1505 CE by Sultan Mahmud Begada of Gujarat. It is reported to have been constructed after nearby Jain temples were destroyed.
From Wikipedia
The Bhodesar Mosque is a Sunni mosque located in Tharparkar District, Sindh, Pakistan.
The white marble mosque of Bhodesar is built in a style that was highly influenced by the architecture of nearby Jain temples. The mosque was built in 1505 CE by the Sultan Mahmud Begada of Gujarat. The mosque was built after destroying nearby Jain temples, resting upon a square-shaped edifice measuring 9.2 metres on each side. Pillars at the mosque also reflect Jain architecture, while decorative elements along the roofline were also inspired by Jain temples.
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Wikipedia (ar): https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF_%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%B1
Wikipedia (en): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhodesar_Mosque
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