Gawhar Shad Mosque (Herat)
34°21′21″N 62°11′05″E / 34.3557°N 62.1847°E
| Gawhar Shad Mosque | |
|---|---|
Gawhar Shad Mosque in Herat, from the east. Durand, Illustrated London News, 1863 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Musalla Complex, Herat |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Qavan ud-din |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Timurid |
| Completed | 1437-38 |
The Gawhar Shad Mosque (Masjid-i Jami‘ of Gawhar Shad) in Herat was built under a commission by Gawhar Shad, the main queen of the Timurid ruler Shah Rukh. It is located in the southwestern corner of the Musalla complex.