capitals of islamic empires and centers of architecture
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Capitals of Islamic Empires and Centers of Architecture
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Istanbul: Capital of the Ottoman Empire
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Mehmet the Conqueror
Captured Constantinople in 1453
Changed to Istanbul
Capital of the Ottoman Empire
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A plan of the original architecture of Hagia Sophia, the great church
In Constantinople (Istanbul)
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This engraving of the Hagia Sophia was made in 1852 by the Fossati brothers, Swiss architects who carried out a major restoration of the mosque's interior.
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The müezzin mahfili, used by readers of the Koran during services.
Interior of Hagia Sophia
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Southeast Niche in Hagia Sophia
Arabic roundels in wooden plaques added in the 19th century
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Suleiman – Ottoman Sultan
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Suleiman's Mosque
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Topkapi Palace Sultan's Quarters
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Topkapi Palace
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Topkapi Palace Interior
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Topaki Harem Room
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Shah ‘Abbas (1588-1629)
Great Safavid monarch
Made Isfahan Safavid capital in 1598
Connected the capital city with the Zayandeh river
Royal buildings located in the center
Surrounded by tree lined avenues
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Isfahan, the Safavid Capital:
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Shah Abbas Mosque
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Safavid Royal Mosque
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Exterior Safavid Royal Mosque
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Detailed Mosque Mosaics
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The Mosque of Shaykh Lutfallah
The Mosque is situated in the east of the Maydan with its golden tiled dome. It was constructed for an important shaykh in 1602 and used as the private oratory of the shah and his family
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Lutfallah Mosque
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Interior of women's Mosque
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Founder of ShahJahanabad
Patron of Mughal art and architecture
Responsible for the building of the Taj Mahal
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Shah Jahan the Mughal Emperor
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Facade of the Red Fort, Shahjahanabad built under Shah Jahan 1639-48
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Jami Mosque, Shahjahanabad built under Shah Jahan 1639-48
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The Taj Mahal
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