Pakistani

Architecture with Mughal mosques and mud-brick houses.

Overview

Pakistani architecture, using brick and stone, features Mughal mosques and vernacular houses, prominent in Pakistan.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate Mughal mosques.
• Mud-brick houses.
• Islamic prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Badshahi Mosque (Pakistan, 1673).
• Mohenjo-Daro (Pakistan, 2500 BCE).

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Religious focus.
• Religious: Mosques.
• Mughal Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Pakistani craftsmen, it blends Mughal and vernacular styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Dome (element), Islamic Architecture (movement)