Bhodesar Mosque
| Bhodesar Mosque | |
|---|---|
 A centuries-old stone mosque with white marble pillars | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Tharparkar |
| Province | Sindh |
| Rite | Sunni |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Year consecrated | 1505 CE |
| Location | |
| Location | Tharparkar District, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Influenced by Jain architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Width | 9.2 metres |
| Materials | White marble |
Bhodesar Mosque is located in Tharparkar District, Sindh, Pakistan. The white marble mosque of Bhodesar is built in a style that was highly influenced by the architecture of nearby Jain temples. The mosque was built in 1505 CE by the Sultan Mahmud Begada of Gujarat. The mosque was built after destroying nearby Jain temples, resting upon a square shaped edifice measuring 9.2 metres on each side. Pillars at the mosque also reflect Jain architecture, while decorative elements along the roofline were also inspired by Jain temples.[1][2][3]
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