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 19th century
Suleiman – Ottoman Sultan
Suleiman's Mosque
Topkapi Palace Sultan's Quarters
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace Interior
Topaki Harem Room
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
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
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Shah Jahan the Mughal Emperor
Facade of the Red Fort, Shahjahanabad built under Shah Jahan 1639-48
Jami Mosque, Shahjahanabad built under Shah Jahan 1639-48
The Taj Mahal
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