Mohamad Gawan Madrasa, Bidar, Karnataka Built in 1472 by Gawan, - TopicsExpress



          

Mohamad Gawan Madrasa, Bidar, Karnataka Built in 1472 by Gawan, a Persian exile and scholar of the Bahmani court, this was one of the greatest centers of Islamic learning of its time, attracting students from all over the Islamic world. This Persian-style, massive three-storeyed building was once surmounted by large bulbous domes and its walls are adorned with exquisite colorful tile work and inscriptions from the Quran. It once housed a world-famous library, a mosque, a laboratory, lecture halls, quarters for the teaching faculty and a students’ hostel. Though it suffered extensive damage, a large portion of the building still remains unharmed.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:41:21 +0000

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