Thursday, March 2, 2017

Qila-i-Kuhna

Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque
(A Single-Domed)



The single-domed Qila-i-Kuna Mosque, built by Sher Shah in 1541 is an excellent example of a pre-Mughal design, and an early example of the extensive use of the pointed arch in the region as seen in its five doorways with the 'true' horseshoe-shaped arches.

Humayun Gate

Humayun Gate (Southern Ramparts)


The walls of the Fort rise to a height of 18 metres, traverse about 1.5 km, and have three arched gateways: the Bara Darwaza (Big Gate)