Shahjehan Mosque | Thatta, Pakistan

farhan · May 10th, 2006, 06:18 PM

This mosque was built by the constructor of Taj Mahal in 1647 A.D. Build towards the middle of the 17th century, this sets a glorious example of Muslim architecture and heritage. This mosque was build by Mir Abdullah under the order of The Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan. Shah Jehan mosque is a superb example of crafty tile work. Its 93 domes and 33 arches with varying sizes add to their architectural beauty. The domes have been exquisitely laid in a mosaic of radiating blue and white tiles. Thatta with so much offering poses to be a prime choice of visitors.

Inside view of the dome's architecture.

Shahjehani, right side row of arches :

outward corrner of the walls :

inside view of the main entrance

Parralel double rows of inside arches :

Inside arches

Foundation stone laid by Emperor Shahjehan in 15th century.
it is said that one night he saw a dream in which he was ordered by Almighty Allah to build a mosque in this area and in a very short span of time he build this great mosque. After defeat by Sher Shah Suri he escaped towards Iran, and on the way to Iran he stayed here for six month to just build this mosque.

Shah Jahan Mosque - Front enterance and courtyard :

Shah Jahan Mosque - Main gate and front courtyard :

Shah Jahan Mosque - Few of the 93 Domes in the hallway ceiling which carry sound through out the mosque :

Shah Jahan Mosque - Ornate ceilings and walls of the mosque :

Shah Jahan Mosque - Main courtyard of the mosque used for prayers :

Shah Jahan Mosque - Ornate ceilings and walls of the mosque :

Shah Jahan Mosque - Ornate ceilings, walls and hallways of the mosque :

View under the domes

Symetrical arches

Mimber or Imam's place

Main arch towards Mimber

Inside View of main dome

Inside View of domes and arches

Main Arch

Quranic Calligraphy

Original main gate of Shahjahan masjid Thatta, not in use now, probably to save the original 500 year old woodwork and construction. only this gate is closed otherwise whole mosque is open for 5 time prayers and even i saw a group of children in the early morning was studying and learning the holy Quran which is a regular feature of any mosque in Pakistan.

forvine · May 11th, 2006, 05:04 PM

8.5/10

Techno-Architect · May 21st, 2006, 01:02 AM

An architectural masterpeice!
This mosque is not only famous for its design but also for its ACOUSTICS. There is till now no need of loudspeaker as the building has been desinged in such a manner that the sound is reflected and rerereflected from one end to another!
9/10

sher-e-lahore · May 21st, 2006, 02:26 PM

10/10

***LordMarshall*** · May 22nd, 2006, 06:21 AM

10/10

Stiggen · July 17th, 2006, 04:20 PM

8,5/10

clarky · August 20th, 2006, 12:51 PM

8.5/10

delmaule · September 5th, 2006, 02:10 AM

9/10

gutooo · September 15th, 2006, 02:39 AM

9/10

delmaule · October 1st, 2006, 04:02 AM

9/10

W!CKED · April 18th, 2007, 07:08 PM

8/10

marpa · June 14th, 2007, 10:13 AM

8/10

Dreamlıneя · June 17th, 2007, 01:36 AM

10/10

Kelsen · June 20th, 2007, 05:04 AM

10/10

Edwardes · August 18th, 2007, 09:02 PM

Very Persian...ish.

Reminds me of something in Mashad, Iran I think...

Techno-Architect · August 19th, 2007, 02:23 AM

Thatta - Shah Jehanhi Masjid

Courtesy: Karachi: Techno Architect's Tour

Intro

Notice Boards

Entrance Gate

Front Elevation/Facade of Masjid

Fountains

Door

Door Details

Techno-Architect · August 19th, 2007, 02:24 AM

Ablution Area

Courtyard

Courtyard Details

Engraved marble praying mat in the corner

Techno-Architect · August 19th, 2007, 02:24 AM

Front Entrance - Arch

Front Entrance - Arch - Detail

Front Entrance - Interior

Techno-Architect · August 19th, 2007, 02:25 AM

Prayer Hall

Prayer Hall - Arch

Prayer Hall - Arch - Detail

Techno-Architect · August 19th, 2007, 02:26 AM

Prayer Hall - Ceiling

Prayer Hall - Ceiling - Detail

View Poll Results: How do you rate Shahjehan Mosque ???
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9.5	5	8.93%
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May 10th, 2006, 06:18 PM	#1
farhan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 558 Likes (Received): 3	Shahjehan Mosque \| Thatta, Pakistan This mosque was built by the constructor of Taj Mahal in 1647 A.D. Build towards the middle of the 17th century, this sets a glorious example of Muslim architecture and heritage. This mosque was build by Mir Abdullah under the order of The Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan. Shah Jehan mosque is a superb example of crafty tile work. Its 93 domes and 33 arches with varying sizes add to their architectural beauty. The domes have been exquisitely laid in a mosaic of radiating blue and white tiles. Thatta with so much offering poses to be a prime choice of visitors. Inside view of the dome's architecture. Shahjehani, right side row of arches : outward corrner of the walls : inside view of the main entrance Parralel double rows of inside arches : Inside arches Foundation stone laid by Emperor Shahjehan in 15th century. it is said that one night he saw a dream in which he was ordered by Almighty Allah to build a mosque in this area and in a very short span of time he build this great mosque. After defeat by Sher Shah Suri he escaped towards Iran, and on the way to Iran he stayed here for six month to just build this mosque. Shah Jahan Mosque - Front enterance and courtyard : Shah Jahan Mosque - Main gate and front courtyard : Shah Jahan Mosque - Few of the 93 Domes in the hallway ceiling which carry sound through out the mosque : Shah Jahan Mosque - Ornate ceilings and walls of the mosque : Shah Jahan Mosque - Main courtyard of the mosque used for prayers : Shah Jahan Mosque - Ornate ceilings and walls of the mosque : Shah Jahan Mosque - Ornate ceilings and walls of the mosque : Shah Jahan Mosque - Ornate ceilings and walls of the mosque : Shah Jahan Mosque - Ornate ceilings, walls and hallways of the mosque : View under the domes Symetrical arches Mimber or Imam's place Main arch towards Mimber Inside View of main dome Inside View of domes and arches Main Arch Quranic Calligraphy Original main gate of Shahjahan masjid Thatta, not in use now, probably to save the original 500 year old woodwork and construction. only this gate is closed otherwise whole mosque is open for 5 time prayers and even i saw a group of children in the early morning was studying and learning the holy Quran which is a regular feature of any mosque in Pakistan. Last edited by farhan; May 20th, 2006 at 03:36 PM.

May 22nd, 2006, 06:21 AM	#5
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Techno-Architect BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I s l a m a b a d-__-L a h o r e Posts: 1,399 Likes (Received): 35	An architectural masterpeice! This mosque is not only famous for its design but also for its ACOUSTICS. There is till now no need of loudspeaker as the building has been desinged in such a manner that the sound is reflected and rerereflected from one end to another! 9/10

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Edwardes Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 874 Likes (Received): 2	Very Persian...ish. Reminds me of something in Mashad, Iran I think...

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Techno-Architect BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I s l a m a b a d-__-L a h o r e Posts: 1,399 Likes (Received): 35	Ablution Area Courtyard Courtyard Details Engraved marble praying mat in the corner

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