One of the oldest mosques in Rawalpindi city, one Markazi Jamia Masjid at Jamia Masjid road is a true architectural wonder. The building has been embellished with intricate tile work and detailed frescos in vibrant colours which have stood the test of time.
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According to historian Shiraz Haider, “The mosque was built in 1903, just outside the old city of Rawalpindi, at Circular road. That portion of road is now known as Jamia Masjid road due to the mosque.”
“Muslims of the city provided the donation to build the mosque. Residents Qazi Gohar Ali, Mian Nabi Bakhsh and Mian Qutbuddin played a major role in contraction of the mosque,” said Shiraz Haider.
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The view of Bagh Sardaran Gurdwara from the mosque
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A man sits in the prayer area of the mosque, surrounded by fresco work which was recently renovated
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Molana Muhammad Kech Makrani, father of renowned folk artist Afzal Pervez was appointed as the first Khateeb of the mosque after its completion. The fresco artwork on the interior walls was done by Ghulam Nabi Kamil.
The Jamia Masjid presents a panoramic view with only one entrance from Eastern side and central courtyard in front. The Mosque has three domes and several small minarets. It is one of the few mosques in the Pothohar region which replicated traditional Mughal architecture.
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A colourful arch over a doorway divides three different patterns of fresco work
Detailed floral design on the ceiling of the mosque, in perfect geometrical symmetry common in Mughal architecture
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“The mosque is a continuation of a centuries old tradition,” Dr. Ghafer Shahzad, an architect and architecture writer told Dawn.
According to Ghafer Shazad the facade of the mosque is a multiplicity of a basic design element — the arch. While the mosque has been decorated with traditional fresco but the materials, colours and techniques used are not traditional. This reflects the development of a local tradition in architecture and aesthetic expression. The domes are not as large they are in traditional Mughal mosque design but the odd number of arches and domes are inspired by Mughal style.
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You know TS dont like to be tagged by you :chai:
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jab tak shikyat ba zabta toor par mosol na ho.. tag use hotay rahy gain… 
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How is the architecture of your area Jama Masjid?
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Tum kitnay tag roko ge..
har post se tag niklega..
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:cobra:
Apni jama masjid ki banawat bhi bata dijiye… kitnay gunbad hain.. aur dewaron par kesa naqsh howa hia?
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TS do like. He is like dispenser.
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I don't know but picture in post 2 gives an impression that this place might have been a Mandir at sometime.
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kia karna hey iss thread mein :cobra:
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masjid ke architecture per baat karni hai. kuch na samajh aae to :k: post karna hai
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lo g ab mein kia bat karoon mein koi architect hon :cobra:
waisay buhet achi pic post key hain mahool ney 
itni ziyada aqal khaan sey khareed li us nay 
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Whatta DP jasos bhruv!! Ab kisi ko aapki post se pehle awaz lagani paregi, “Parda bibio parda.. Jasos ki post tashreef larai hai…”
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jasos ki chaati fakhar say barh gaye…
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amazing pics....