Mahabat Khan Mosque
Mahabat Khan Mosque
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vic a
Greater London, UK257 contributions
Feb 2020
Was lucky enough to visit this beautiful Mosque, built in the era of Shah Jahan, with some local friends.
As someone from Scotland, I already felt ultra conspicuous, despite my attempts at local dress and as someone who has the deepest respect for all faiths, would never have contemplated even daring to take a photo while people were worshipping. However, I was encouraged by my hosts and reveled in the structures aging beauty.
The locals stared, but then they stared everywhere I went. They’ve been deprived of visitors for so long and they’ve curios.
Things are changing. Gone are drugs and guns. Come and visit the most friendly and hospitable people on earth.
As someone from Scotland, I already felt ultra conspicuous, despite my attempts at local dress and as someone who has the deepest respect for all faiths, would never have contemplated even daring to take a photo while people were worshipping. However, I was encouraged by my hosts and reveled in the structures aging beauty.
The locals stared, but then they stared everywhere I went. They’ve been deprived of visitors for so long and they’ve curios.
Things are changing. Gone are drugs and guns. Come and visit the most friendly and hospitable people on earth.
Written February 24, 2020
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Shafi Khan
Timergara, Pakistan85 contributions
Oct 2019
Muhabat Khan Masjid is old heritage of Peshawar. It is situated in the heart of Peshawar city. Was built by the then governor Muhabat Khan.
Written September 29, 2020
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AsadKhan
Islamabad, Pakistan207 contributions
Mar 2011 • Friends
The only Mughal era mosque in Peshawar which survived the depredations of the Sikhs. Though the Top domes of the minaars were destroyed by the Sikh rulers, which were later on rebuilt by Britishers.. It was built in the seventeenth century (1670 AD) and it is named after Mahabat Khan Mirza Lerharsib who twice governed Peshawar under Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.
This Mosque is located on the narrow street of Andar shehr Bazaar, inside the Peshawar City. If you want to visit this Mosque you should take the Kachahry Road to Chowk Yadgar, park your Vehicle there and walk westward for about 150 meters into the Bazaar. You can also or park across the southeast end of Balahisar Fort on Hakim Ullah Jan Road, and walk up through Andar shehr Bazaar.
It is a classic example of Mughal architecture with a central open courtyard and a prayer hall covered by the three fluted domes. Adjacent to the entrance to the mosque, an ancient doorway leads into a large courtyard surrounded by a three storey gallery. You can climb to the roof of this three storied complex to get a superb view down into the courtyard of the mosque. Its open courtyard has an ablution pool in the middle and a single row of rooms around the sides. The prayer hall occupies the west side flanked by two tall minarets. The interior of the prayer hall is sheltered beneath three low fluted domes and is beautifully painted with various floral and geometric designs.
A Must Visit Place in Peshawar especially for the ones having interest in Mughul Architecture.
This Mosque is located on the narrow street of Andar shehr Bazaar, inside the Peshawar City. If you want to visit this Mosque you should take the Kachahry Road to Chowk Yadgar, park your Vehicle there and walk westward for about 150 meters into the Bazaar. You can also or park across the southeast end of Balahisar Fort on Hakim Ullah Jan Road, and walk up through Andar shehr Bazaar.
It is a classic example of Mughal architecture with a central open courtyard and a prayer hall covered by the three fluted domes. Adjacent to the entrance to the mosque, an ancient doorway leads into a large courtyard surrounded by a three storey gallery. You can climb to the roof of this three storied complex to get a superb view down into the courtyard of the mosque. Its open courtyard has an ablution pool in the middle and a single row of rooms around the sides. The prayer hall occupies the west side flanked by two tall minarets. The interior of the prayer hall is sheltered beneath three low fluted domes and is beautifully painted with various floral and geometric designs.
A Must Visit Place in Peshawar especially for the ones having interest in Mughul Architecture.
Written December 17, 2011
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Ali Ammar
Lahore, Pakistan147 contributions
Aug 2019
The Mahabat Khan Mosque is a 17th-century Mughal-era mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan. The mosque was built in 1630, and named after the Mughal governor of Peshawar, Nawab Mahabat Khan bin Ali Mardan Khan. The mosque's white marble façade is considered to be one of Peshawar's most iconic sights.
The Mosque is located and approachable form congested surrounded Bazars, while visiting this historical masterpiece, I parked my car at Hakeem Ullah Jan road and walked through Sarafa Bazar and entered from South Entrance gate. Mosque has three side entrance, Main entrance is from West side.
Inside the Mosque its open courtyard has a centrally-located ablution pool and a single row of rooms lining the exterior walls. The prayer hall is rectangular in shape. The hall is flanked by two tall minarets, which are divided into three sections. The façade of the prayer hall is also capped by 6 smaller decorative minarets that flank the mosque's 5 arched entryways, with an additional 2 minarets flanking the set of 6. The prayer hall is capped by 3 fluted domes. The roofline rises from the outer edges, towards the centre by a series of four small incremental height increases. The roofline is embellished with numerous merlons. The top of the mosque's white marble façade is capped by cavettos, or concave molding. 5 arched portals offer entry into the main prayer hall. The central arch is the tallest, and features cusped arches typical of the Mughal style. The central arch is flanked by two slightly shorter un-cusped arches that are designed in the Persian and Central Asian style. These arches are flanked by a smaller arch decorated in a similar style, and row of 7 small arched portals are found above the tip of each arch. The three central arched portals are embellished with muqarnas above the row of 7 mini-arched portals, while the outermost arches are instead decorated with ghalib kari, or a network of ribs made of stucco and plaster that are applied to curved surfaces in the archways for decorative purposes. Archways into the mosque are also flanked by vegetal motifs along their upper curves, which unlike the green motifs at Badshahi Mosque, are multi-coloured. Both the interior and exterior feature panels embellished with floral motifs and Quranic calligraphy. The interior of the prayer hall is sheltered beneath the three low fluted domes and is eloquently painted with floral and geometric designs.
The Mosque is located and approachable form congested surrounded Bazars, while visiting this historical masterpiece, I parked my car at Hakeem Ullah Jan road and walked through Sarafa Bazar and entered from South Entrance gate. Mosque has three side entrance, Main entrance is from West side.
Inside the Mosque its open courtyard has a centrally-located ablution pool and a single row of rooms lining the exterior walls. The prayer hall is rectangular in shape. The hall is flanked by two tall minarets, which are divided into three sections. The façade of the prayer hall is also capped by 6 smaller decorative minarets that flank the mosque's 5 arched entryways, with an additional 2 minarets flanking the set of 6. The prayer hall is capped by 3 fluted domes. The roofline rises from the outer edges, towards the centre by a series of four small incremental height increases. The roofline is embellished with numerous merlons. The top of the mosque's white marble façade is capped by cavettos, or concave molding. 5 arched portals offer entry into the main prayer hall. The central arch is the tallest, and features cusped arches typical of the Mughal style. The central arch is flanked by two slightly shorter un-cusped arches that are designed in the Persian and Central Asian style. These arches are flanked by a smaller arch decorated in a similar style, and row of 7 small arched portals are found above the tip of each arch. The three central arched portals are embellished with muqarnas above the row of 7 mini-arched portals, while the outermost arches are instead decorated with ghalib kari, or a network of ribs made of stucco and plaster that are applied to curved surfaces in the archways for decorative purposes. Archways into the mosque are also flanked by vegetal motifs along their upper curves, which unlike the green motifs at Badshahi Mosque, are multi-coloured. Both the interior and exterior feature panels embellished with floral motifs and Quranic calligraphy. The interior of the prayer hall is sheltered beneath the three low fluted domes and is eloquently painted with floral and geometric designs.
Written August 23, 2019
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Imran S
Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan268 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
It is located in the gold market of Peshawar, a 17th century's mosque built by the governor of Peshawar, Muhabbat Khan .
Written March 15, 2015
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Imran Schah
Islamabad, Pakistan5,452 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
It is located in the old city of Peshawar, in Gold market of the city.
It was constructed by the governor of Peshawar, Muhabat Khan, from 1660 till 1670, a Mughal era mosque.
It was constructed by the governor of Peshawar, Muhabat Khan, from 1660 till 1670, a Mughal era mosque.
Written March 17, 2018
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Inam K
Islamabad, Pakistan582 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Constructed in the mid 17th century and Located at Peshawar the white marble facade and 8 minarets of Mahabat khan mosque is the most iconic building of the city.Constructed at elevated ground, At over 30000 square feet, and a central pool in the court yard , with ceilings made of red frescoes work , it is an imposing structure.
Written November 7, 2017
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Tariq A
40 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
Masjid Mohabat Khan is located in Qissa Kwani Bazar which by it self is very big attraction for tourist. It is an historic mosque but need more renovation and it has a v long Islamic history.if someone visiting Peshawar must have to visit The mosque, Qisa Khwani Bazar and many other attractive historical places.
Written May 24, 2017
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Khalil A
Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan99 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
it is located in andershehar bazar of sarafa bazaar.
It was constructed by mughal governor nawab mahabat Khan in 1630.
Its minarets can seen from far ahead; once used by governor Avitobile to throw poeple from it
It was constructed by mughal governor nawab mahabat Khan in 1630.
Its minarets can seen from far ahead; once used by governor Avitobile to throw poeple from it
Written August 25, 2015
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drkbhambha
Karachi, Pakistan218 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
situated in sarafa bazar jewellers all around this beautiful masjid building is well secured and robust interior of inner hall needs some repair floor is ok but carpets need to be changed.wadu khana is in the center of outer open area masjid is fully functional but needs the attention of PTDC or KPK government to properly maintain it
Written February 26, 2019
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Shahbaz
Fatehjang, Pakistan
So I was wondering if I can visit this beautiful mosque wid my family. Will females b allowed inside the mosque.
Written March 11, 2018
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