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Manakpur Sharif Masjid -
Village Manakpur Near Ropar #Punjab
Period : C 16th -17th Cent. A.D
it lies 4 km from Manakpur Bus Stand
#ManakpurSharifMasjid #Tourism #PunjabTourism
It lies between the #Shivalik foothills of outer #Himalayas and Indo Gangetic plains of #Punjab. The structure is situated in a rural setup.
This #mosque was built in 16th century A.D. It is built in Indo-Persian style.
It consists of an open courtyard with a rectangular frame of multi foliated arches.The front fa ade of the #mosque consists of multi-foliated arches in a rectangular frame along with four minarets and decorative niches on the front fa ade
The parapet wall is semi-circular consisting of kangoora battlement pattern. The interior of the mosque is decorated with beautiful mosaic work on the spandrels of the arches, niches and ceilings. The mihrab has a pointed arch.
The structure is built of bricks and mortar along with paint and other material like iron and glass used in the windows.
ownership : Waqf Board
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