Capitals of Islamic Empires and Centers of Architecture
Istanbul: Capital of the Ottoman Empire
Mehmet the Conqueror Captured Constantinople in 1453 Changed to Istanbul Capital of the Ottoman Empire
A plan of the original architecture of Hagia Sophia, the great church In Constantinople (Istanbul)
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.
The müezzin mahfili, used by readers of the Koran during services. Interior of Hagia Sophia
Southeast Niche in Hagia Sophia Arabic roundels in wooden plaques added in the 19 th century
Suleiman – Ottoman Sultan
Suleiman's Mosque
Topkapi Palace Sultan's Quarters
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace Interior
Topaki Harem Room
Shah ‘Abbas ( ) 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
Isfahan, the Safavid Capital:
Shah Abbas Mosque
Safavid Royal Mosque
Exterior Safavid Royal Mosque
Detailed Mosque Mosaics
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
Lutfallah Mosque
Interior of women's Mosque
Founder of ShahJahanabad Patron of Mughal art and architecture Responsible for the building of the Taj Mahal bums/z218/LilliputStation/Sha hJahan.jpg Shah Jahan the Mughal Emperor
Facade of the Red Fort, Shahjahanabad built under Shah Jahan
Jami Mosque, Shahjahanabad built under Shah Jahan
The Taj Mahal
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