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Mariam Zamani Mosque (Begum Shahi Mosque)

Description


It is a simple but massive structure of moderate size of a style transitional between Pathan and Mughal. The prayer chamber measuring about 40 m long and 10.3 m deep, divided into five compartments by means of thick arches supported on massive jambs. It bears five domes; the central being larger and higher and is placed on a very high neck. The interior of the central dome is decorated with Ghalib Kari pattern and honey combed squinches and the rest four with inconspicuous pendentives. On the roof, the four corners of the prayer chamber have unusual low square arched towers or pavilions surmounted by small cupolas on octagonal drums.


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