Khanaq-e-Mullah Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala

Khanaq-e-Mullah Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala (Urdu: خانقاہ معلیٰ نوربخشیہ خپلو بالا) is the largest Khanqah[1] built by mud and wood in the region of Gilgit Baltistan located in Khaplu, Baltistan built by Mir Mukhtar Akhyar[2] (A Sufi master of Nurbakshi Order) some 400 years ago[2] is one of the oldest mosque in Baltistan . It is one of Baltistan's most famous landmarks and a major tourist attraction.

Khanqah-e-Mullah Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala
خانقاہ معلیٰ نوربخشیہ خپلو بالا
Inside view
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationKhaplu Bala, Pakistan
Location in Pakistan
Geographic coordinates35.15703°N 76.34522°E / 35.15703; 76.34522
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleTibetan, Iranian, Mughal
Date established1370
Construction cost20 million
Capacity3000 within the adjoining grounds areas,

See also

References

  1. Stefano Bianca. Karakoram: Hidden Treasures in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. U. Allemandi for Aga Khan Trust for Culture, 2005 - Art - 322 pages. p. 154.
  2. Journal of the Pakistan Historical Society, Volume 37, Part 1. Pakistan Historical Society. p. 83.


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