Prof Nath

Mosque Architecture Prof Nath

This studies the evolution of Masjid through the ages from Arabia to India. CHAPTERS1. Introduction: (a). Islam and its Place of Worship(b). The Quran and the Hadith2. The Land of Mosque and the Principle of Legitimacy(Haqq)3. The Primitive Mosque at Medina (622 A. D.)4. The Qiblah and the Ka?bah5. Early Mosques of Islam6. Evolution of the Mosque Plan7. The Mihrab and the Minbar8. The Nave and the Iwan9. The Minaret10. Indian Mosques of the Sultanate Period(1192-1526 A. D.)11. Indian Mosques of the Mughal Period (1526-1654A. D.)