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History of PersiaTimeline

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Rise of Islam

Origin of islam Muhammad- the last prophet

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After Muhammad’s death, Muslim scholars developed a law code known as Shari’ah. It provides believers with a set of laws to regulate their daily lives.

FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

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Arab empire and spread of Islam

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Muslim conquest of Persia

End of Sassanid empire in Iran-651

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Golden age of PERSIA

SAFAVID EMPIRE

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Jewel of Safavid Empire and modern day Iran

ISFAHAN- NEW CAPITAL

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Lady’s clothing

Men’s clothing

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL LIFE

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Nagsh means “Pattern” & Jahan means “World”. This square has been formed among an organic context, with an indicative discipline in arrangement of hard & soft surface.

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Great Bazar of Isfahan, 1730. drawing by G. hafted Van Essen.

Naqsh-e jahan square & Shah mosque in night.

Naqsh-e jahan square in night with fountain.

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Isfahan, Iran

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Geographical location

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Located in the lush plains of Zayandehrud river and foothills of Zagros mountain range.

No geological obstacle exist within 90 km (56 miles) north of Isfahan, allowing cool northern winds.

1590 km above sea level. Flatlands are most desirable for civilizations

to flourish Mountains also influenced the shape of the

city The city has been formed in accordance of

the conditions of the desert in which it is located

More accumulation and density near the river

Characteristics of natural environment:•Topography and geographic formation• climate• vegetation

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Characteristics of natural environment:• Topography and geographic formation• Climate• Vegetation

climate inn Isfahan is “desert” Summer- hot in days – max temp. 35 degree C - low humidity and moderate at night- pleasant Winter - days are mild - nights are very cold Average temp -15 degree C Average rainfall – 130 mm

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Characteristics of natural environment:• Topography and geographic formation• Climate• Vegetation

Green areas on both sides of river were used for agriculture in both cities but with the passage of time these areas mostly changed to the parts of the city and parks. Axes of the city were emphasized by the vegetation like a green line through the desert Arid conditions – lack of vegetation

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Plan of Isfahan

The Maidan

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Bazar gate

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Palace Shah Mosque

Lotfollah mosque

The Arcades

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Ali Qapu palace

Sheikh Lotfollah mosque

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Main bazar Gate

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Shah Mosque

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Shah Mosque,Isfahan • Built for- Shah Ali Abbas • By -Ali Akbar Isfahani• Time period- 1612-1637

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Plan

1-Maydan-i- shah2-entrance portal3-North iwan4-West iwan5-East iwan6-South Iwan7-Prayer hall8-Madrasa9-Ablution Area

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View from the arcade

Interior view

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Iwan

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Muqarnas in outer Iwan

Iwan inside the courtyard

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Key Stone Volutes

Inside gate

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Ablution area

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Bricks in ablution area

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Inside courtyard

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Astronomical observation platform

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Prayer hall

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The Prayer hall

Mihaab

MinbabThe Tomb

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Minhab

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Arches in different part of the Mosque

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Stages of construction of the arches

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Use of arch in the dome

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Construction of the dome

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Overall Height of dome is 52mWhile the vault is only 38m

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Section of Dome

Smaller prayer halls

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Roof of the hypostyle hall

Column of the hall

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Lead staples

Courtyard of madrasa

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Inside the courtyard of madrasa

The Back of the building

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Shading of the mosque`s courtyard

Mosaic

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Tile pattern used

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Mosaic in Madrasa

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patterns

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Mosaic work on minaret and dome

Word Allah in the mosaic

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Presented by-Palak .V. Patel -Kush Parikh -Pooja Yadav -Mitul Prajapati -Shubham Harlalka

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(All the detail information is written in the notes)