PAKISTAN
PAKISTAN ARCHITECTURE
PRE ISLAMIC &MUGHAL RULE
PAKISTAN
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ARCHITECTURE PRE ISLAMIC
Mohenjo-daro - LarkanaBuilt around 2500 BCE, it was one of the world's earliest major urban settlements, contemporaneous with the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete, and Norte Chico.
ARCHITECTURE PRE ISLAMIC
Historical Monuments of Makli – Thatta One of the largest necropolis in the world. The tombs and gravestones spread over the cemetery are material documents marking the social and political history of Sindh.
ARCHITECTURE PRE ISLAMIC
Darewar Fort – Bahawalpur The fort was built by Hindu Rajput, Bhati of Jaisalmer. It remained in the hands of the Rajput Bhati royal family of Jaisalmer until captured by the Nawabs of Bahawalpur in 1733
ARCHITECTURE PRE ISLAMIC
Darewar Fort – Bahawalpur The fort was built by Hindu Rajput, Bhati of Jaisalmer. It remained in the hands of the Rajput Bhati royal family of Jaisalmer until captured by the Nawabs of Bahawalpur in 1733
ARCHITECTURE PRE MUGHAL
Shah Rukn-e-Alam Tomb – MultanBuilt between 1320 - 1324 AD, the tomb is said to have built by Ghias-ud-Din Tughlak during his governorship of Depalpur
ARCHITECTURE PRE MUGHAL
Shah Rukn-e-Alam Tomb – MultanBuilt between 1320 - 1324 AD, the tomb is said to have built by Ghias-ud-Din Tughlak during his governorship of Depalpur
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Rohtas Fort – JehlumBuilt in the 16th Century by Raja Todar Mal, under the orders of the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, to subdue the rebellious tribes of the northern Punjab region.
ARCHITECTURE PRE MUGHAL
Kot Diji Fort – KhairpurThe fort was built between 1785 to 1795 by Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur, founder of the Kingdom of Upper Sindh
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Shah Jehan Mosque – ThattaBuilt in 1647, during the reign of Mughal King Shah Jahan, as a gift to the people of Sindh for their hospitality.
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Shah Jehan Mosque – ThattaBuilt in 1647, during the reign of Mughal King Shah Jahan, as a gift to the people of Sindh for their hospitality.
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Interior Designs
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Interior Designs
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Interior Designs
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Wazir Khan Mosque - Lahore
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Lahore Fort The existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1556–1605 and was regularly upgraded by subsequent Mughal, Sikh and British rulers.
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Lahore Fort – Shish Mehal The ‘Palace of Mirrors’ consists of a spacious hall with several halls behind. There is a marble perforated screen in the rear chamber which is carved of tendril, floral and geometrical patterns.
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Lahore Fort – Shish Mehal The ‘Palace of Mirrors’ consists of a spacious hall with several halls behind. There is a marble perforated screen in the rear chamber which is carved of tendril, floral and geometrical patterns.
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Badshahi Mosque - Lahore Constructed between 1671 and 1673, it was the largest mosque in the world upon construction. Today it is the second largest mosque in South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world.
ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL RULE
Badshahi Mosque - Lahore Constructed between 1671 and 1673, it was the largest mosque in the world upon construction. Today it is the second largest mosque in South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world.
POTTERY MUGHAL RULE
Pottery DesignsPottery Designs from Mughal era
PAKISTAN ARCHITECTURE
PRESENT DAY PAKISTAN
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Minar-e-Pakistan – LahoreThe tower was constructed in 1960s on the site where where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution, the first official call for a separate homeland for the Muslims living in the South Asia.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Faisal Mosque – IslamabadBuilt in 1986 in Islamabad. It is the largest mosque in Pakistan. The mosque's unusual design is a departure from the long history of South Asian Islamic architecture. It can accommodate 10,000 worshipers in its main prayer hall, 24,000 in its porticoes, 40,000 in its courtyard, and another 200,000 in its adjoining grounds.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Faisal Mosque – IslamabadBuilt in 1986 in Islamabad. It is the largest mosque in Pakistan. The mosque's unusual design is a departure from the long history of South Asian Islamic architecture. It can accommodate 10,000 worshipers in its main prayer hall, 24,000 in its porticoes, 40,000 in its courtyard, and another 200,000 in its adjoining grounds.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Faisal Mosque – IslamabadBuilt in 1986 in Islamabad. It is the largest mosque in Pakistan. The mosque's unusual design is a departure from the long history of South Asian Islamic architecture. It can accommodate 10,000 worshipers in its main prayer hall, 24,000 in its porticoes, 40,000 in its courtyard, and another 200,000 in its adjoining grounds.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Pakistan Monument – IslamabadThe Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a national monument representing the nation's four provinces and three territories.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Pakistan Monument – IslamabadThe Pakistan Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, is a national monument representing the nation's four provinces and three territories.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Masjid e Tooba – KarachiBuilt in 1969 in Karachi with pure white marble. It is the largest single-dome mosque in the world (72 meters in diameter). The mosque is the 18th largest in the world with the central prayer capacity of 5,000 people.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Masjid e Tooba – KarachiBuilt in 1969 in Karachi with pure white marble. It is the largest single-dome mosque in the world (72 meters in diameter). The mosque is the 18th largest in the world with the central prayer capacity of 5,000 people.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Grand Jamia Masjid – LahoreIt is the third largest mosque in Pakistan inaugurated on Eid-ul-Adha on 6 October 2014. The architecture is influenced by Badshahi Masjid, Wazir Khan Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Grand Jamia Masjid – LahoreIt is the third largest mosque in Pakistan inaugurated on Eid-ul-Adha on 6 October 2014. The architecture is influenced by Badshahi Masjid, Wazir Khan Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
ARCHITECTURE CONTEMPORARY
Grand Jamia Masjid – LahoreIt is the third largest mosque in Pakistan inaugurated on Eid-ul-Adha on 6 October 2014. The architecture is influenced by Badshahi Masjid, Wazir Khan Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
PAKISTAN LANDSCAPES FROM AROUND
THE COUNTRY
LANDSCAPE NORTH
K2Second highest mountain in the world at 8,611 metres.K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme difficulty of ascent and the second-highest fatality rate among the eight thousanders.
LANDSCAPE NORTH
BIAFO GLACIERBiafo Glacier is a 63 km long glacier in the Karakoram Mountains, Pakistan. It meets the 49 km long Hispar Glacier at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions.
LANDSCAPE NORTH
BURGE LA – DEOSAI PLAINSDeosai Plateau is the second highest plateau in the world. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna. In the Spring season it is covered by sweeps wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies!
LANDSCAPE NORTH
DEOSAI PLAINSDeosai Plateau is the second highest plateau in the world. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna. In the Spring season it is covered by sweeps wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies!
LANDSCAPE NORTH
DEOSAI PLAINSDeosai Plateau is the second highest plateau in the world. It is well known for its rich flora and fauna. In the Spring season it is covered by sweeps wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies!
LANDSCAPE NORTH
ANSOO LAKE – KAGHAN VALLEYThe name “Ansoo” comes from its tear-like shape. This lake also resembles Human Eye with central ice land resembling Iris and a ridge resembling Eyebrow becoming more prominent when ice melts in summers.
LANDSCAPE NORTH
BATA KUNDI – KAGHAN VALLEYIt is the most beautiful area of Kaghan Valley just a few kms away from Naran.
LANDSCAPE NORTH
COLD DESERT – SKURDUThere are green fields right after this white desert, right after that there Is a river which is not visible in the pic but it is actually there and right after all these there are mountains
LANDSCAPE NORTH
KACHURA LAKE – SKURDUThe beauty of the Upper Kachura Lake is almost untampered and mostly unexplored by travelers, due to lack of infrastructure owing to its rough terrain . The area has a rich flora and also known for its wild apricot
LANDSCAPE BALOCHISTAN
HINGOL NATIONAL PARKHingol National Park covers an area of 1,650 square kilometres (640 sq mi) and is the largest National Park in Pakistan. It was established in 1988.
LANDSCAPE BALOCHISTAN
MUD VOLCANO – HINGOL NATIONAL PARKHingol National Park covers an area of 1,650 square kilometres (640 sq mi) and is the largest National Park in Pakistan. It was established in 1988.
LANDSCAPE BALOCHISTAN
GADANI BEACH – SHIP BREAKING YARDGadani Beach is the location of Gadani ship-breaking yard, which is one of the world's largest ship-breaking yards.
LANDSCAPE BALOCHISTAN
HANNA LAKE – QUETTAHanna Lake is very attractive for holidaymakers, and is crowded with hikers and campers in holidays. You can hire a boat and paddle on the lake and round the island in the middle!
LANDSCAPE SINDH
CLIFTON OYSTER ROCKS – KARACHI
LANDSCAPE SINDH
CLIFTON BEACH – KARACHI
LANDSCAPE SINDH
CHATTAN SHAH JI TAKRI – SINDHIntriguing ancient rock in interior Sindh. There is also a Hindu temple built on top that is regarded as one of the holiest temples by the Hindu community.
PAKISTAN CALLIGRAPHY
CALLIGRAPHY
CALLIGRAPHYFew examples of Calligraphy from Mughal era as well as some contemporary designs
PAKISTAN PEOPLE & CULTURE
PEOPLE
CULTURAL VALUES
KHUDI – SELF CONSCIOUSHOSPITALITYSTRONG FAMILY UNITS
FESTIVALS EID
EID UL FITR
FESTIVALS EID
EID UL ADHA
CULTURE FOOD
FOOD STREETS – LAHOREIn Pakistan, a food street is a street that has been designated for eating out. The food street is lined with food stalls, restaurants, and other food shops, and are typically pedestrianized.
CULTURE FOOD
FOOD STREETSIn Pakistan, a food street is a street that has been designated for eating out. The food street is lined with food stalls, restaurants, and other food shops, and are typically pedestrianized.
CULTURE FOOD
FOOD STREETS – KARACHIIn Pakistan, a food street is a street that has been designated for eating out. The food street is lined with food stalls, restaurants, and other food shops, and are typically pedestrianized.