| Bhodesar Mosque | |
|---|---|
 A centuries-old stone mosque with white marble pillars | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Tharparkar |
| Province | Sindh |
| Rite | Sunni |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Year consecrated | 1505 CE |
| Location | |
| Location | Tharparkar District, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Influenced by Jain architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Width | 9.2 metres |
| Materials | White marble |
Bhodesar Mosque is located in Tharparkar District, Sindh, Pakistan. The white marble mosque of Bhodesar is built in a style that was highly influenced by the architecture of nearby Jain temples. The mosque was built in 1505 CE by the Sultan Mahmud Begada of Gujarat. The mosque features a central dome very similar to domes found on the nearby Jain temples, resting upon a square shaped edifice measuring 9.2 metres on each side. Pillars at the mosque also reflect Jain architecture, while decorative elements along the roofline were also inspired by Jain temples.[1][2][3]
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