Showing posts with label muqarnas in the islamic architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label muqarnas in the islamic architecture. Show all posts

Friday 10 March 2023

'𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐪𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐬' 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞


Muqarnas, also known as "honeycomb" or "stalactite" vaulting, is a form of architectural ornamentation that can be found in various Islamic countries, including Pakistan.

Muqarnas is a form of decorative Islamic architectural ornamentation that is characterized by its intricate geometric and three-dimensional patterns. Lahore, the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab, is home to many notable examples of muqarnas.

One of the most famous examples of muqarnas in Lahore can be found at the Wazir Khan Mosque, which was built in the 17th century. The mosque's main entrance gate features a stunning display of muqarnas, which is considered to be one of the finest examples of its kind in the world.

Another notable example of muqarnas in Lahore can be found at the Tomb of Jahangir, which was built in the early 17th century. The tomb's dome is adorned with a beautiful muqarnas ceiling, which features intricate geometric patterns and elaborate details.

Overall, muqarnas is an important part of Lahore's rich architectural heritage, and its presence can be seen in a number of the city's most iconic landmarks and buildings.

I am sharing pictures of 'Muqarnas' of different historical and religious buildings which I photographed in Lahore in the last eighteen years.  

1.      AKBAR SARAI


 

2.      ALI MARDAN



 

3.      ASIF KHAN TOMB

 


 

4.      BABA HASSAN DIN TOMB

 



5.      BADSHAHI MOSQUE


 

6.      WAZIR KHAN BARADARI






7.      DAI ANGA TOMB & GATEWAY






8.      JHANGIR TOMB


 



9.      MARYAM ZAMANI MOSQUE

 






10.   NAUKOT MONUMENT



11.   NUSRAT KHAN TOMB

 


 

12.   SHAHI HAMAM LAHORE

 



13.   SHAHI QILA SHAH BURJ GATE

 


14.   SHALIMAR BAGH GATE

 


15.   SONHERI MOSQUE

 

 


16.   WAZIR KHAN MOSQUE

 






17.   ZAFAR JHANG KOKOLTASH