Great Mosque in Hyderabad is one of the grandest masjid in the city. It is popularly known as the great masjid of the Golkonda tombs.
This beautiful masjid is next to the tomb of Hayat Bakshi Beguminside inside the Qutub Shahi Tomb Complex. It was built in 1666 A.D. by Hayat Bakshi Begum's son, the 7th Sultan Abdullah.
The architecture has a distinctive style that blends Persian, Pashtun and Hindu forms. The Prayer Hall is 76 feet wide and has three bays which are 51 feet deep. The front has a five arched facade.
Fifteen cupolas decorate the roof and the prayer-hall is flanked by two lofty minarets. The inscriptions in the masjid are in calligraphic art.
This beautiful masjid is next to the tomb of Hayat Bakshi Beguminside inside the Qutub Shahi Tomb Complex. It was built in 1666 A.D. by Hayat Bakshi Begum's son, the 7th Sultan Abdullah.
The architecture has a distinctive style that blends Persian, Pashtun and Hindu forms. The Prayer Hall is 76 feet wide and has three bays which are 51 feet deep. The front has a five arched facade.
Fifteen cupolas decorate the roof and the prayer-hall is flanked by two lofty minarets. The inscriptions in the masjid are in calligraphic art.
The minarets are very ornate and beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteImpressive structure. Happy Mosaic Monday
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Breathtakingly beautfiul, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture, thank you for taking us to another fascinating place on your travels.
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The white stone of the building is beautiful against the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ... the birds flying about the minaret is an amazing picture. It is a beautiful mosque and the calligraphic art is a fascinating touch of decoration and quite different.
ReplyDeleteThe architecture is very impressive.
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Simply extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteThe minarets are impressive with not only the size but also the intricate architecture. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo much beautiful one building. Enjoy the reset of your week.
ReplyDeleteWow - so beautiful! And those birds are a lovely extra touch.
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ReplyDeleteVery impressive and at the same time beautiful buildings. Your country is filled with beautiful things, so else than we here are used to
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nice turrets
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Beautiful...
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Thank you for sharing these photos and enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteI know I say this every time I comment, Rajesh, but your photographs never cease to amaze me...there is so much beauty to be seen in India!
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You always find beautiful buildings!
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ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful place! Happy weekend!
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