Isa Khan's Mosque


Isa Khan's Tomb and Mosque, By Mohsin Javed
The mosque was built at the same time as the tomb of Isa Khan’s. The mosque is approached through three arched entrances. Each of the arch is decorated with glazed tiles of blue, green and yellow, along with floral and geometric patterns and calligraphy.

Isa Khan's Mosque (Front View), By Mohsin Javed

Isa Khan's Mosque (Back View), By Mohsin Javed
The central arch is larger than the two side arches and is much more grand and is flanked by red sandstone.

Central arch of Isa Khan's Mosque, By Mohsin Javed
The central arch leads to a central chamber with an elaborately decorated mihrab on the western wall.

Mihrab in Isa Khan's Mosque By Mohsin Javed

Detailed view of Mihrab in Isa Khan's Mosque, By Mohsin Javed
The central chamber is crowned with a large dome. The dome is flanked on both sides by chattris.

The beautiful restored done atop Isa Khan's Mosque, By Mohsin Javed
The Isa Khan’s Tomb complex is the first historic structure encountered by visitors on entering the World Heritage Site complex of Humayun’s Tomb.

 Source: Wikipedia, World Monument Fund & Rangan Datta