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When was the blue mosque built and where?
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Who built the Blue Mosque and why?
it was built by Ahmed i and was built because to surpass the Ayasofya in its glory.
Was the Blue Mosque in Turkey a church?
No, the Blue Mosque was never a church, being built as a Mosque by Sultan Ahmed I. The Hagia Sophia was an Orthodox patriarchal basilica and later became a Mosque. It is now a museum.
Which is the biggest mosque in Istanbul?
I think it is the famous Blue Mosque, built in 1609 by Sultan Ahmad 1
When was the Blue Mosque of Constantinople Turkey built?
It was built during the reign of Ottomans. Originally, it was a church.
What do the number of minarets at a mosque signify?
i minaret represents a mosque built by a private benefactor 2 minarets show a mosque built by a community 4 minarets adorn a mosque built by the sultan (pre-1923 in Turkey) 6 minarets means you are looking at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul 7 minarets means you are in front of the mosque at Mecca
Who built the Sultan Mosque?
Sultan Ahmad Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) was built by Sultan Ahmad-I during 1609-1616. It is situated in Istanbul, Turkey. It was completed in the reign of Sultan Ahmad's successor Mustafa-I.
Where do you find the blue mosque?
The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa and a hospice. Besides still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul.
When was the first mosque built in Lahore?
The first mosque built in Lahore is the Pearl Mosque and was built between 1630-35. it is referred to as the 'Moti Masjid'.
How many tiles are used to build the Blue Mosque?
The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, features around 21,000 handmade ceramic tiles that adorn its interior. These tiles, primarily in shades of blue, were crafted in various patterns and designs, contributing to the mosque's stunning aesthetic. The intricate tile work showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of the period in which the mosque was built, between 1609 and 1616.
What is another name for blue mosque?
Another name for Blue Mosque is Sultan Ahmed Mosque. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is commonly known as the Blue Mosque because of it's excessive amount of blue tiles encasing the walls inside.
Why did akbar built the badshahi mosque?
The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was built by Aurangzeb and not Akbar. Completed in 1673, Badshahi Mosque is the second largest mosque in Pakistan.
