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SHAHI QILA (ROYAL FORT)

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SHAHI QILA

(ROYAL FORT)

  • 36″ X 24″
  • Acrylic on Canvas
  • Original
  • Originally Built: 11th-centuryRe-Built Entirely in the 17th CenturyLahore, Pakistan

The Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila, or “Royal Fort”), is a citadel in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.  The fortress is located at the northern end of the walled city Lahore and spreads over an area greater than 20 hectares.  It contains 21 notable monuments, some of which date to the era of Emperor Akbar. The Lahore Fort is notable for having been almost entirely rebuilt in the 17th century when the Mughal Empire was at the height of its splendor and opulence.

Though the site of the Lahore Fort has been inhabited for millennia,  the first record of a fortified structure at the site was in regard to an 11th-century mud-brick fort.  The foundations of the modern Lahore Fort date to 1566 during the reign of Emperor Akbar, who bestowed the fort with a syncretic architectural style that featured both Islamic and Hindu motifs.  Additions from the Shah Jahan period are characterized by luxurious marble with inlaid Persian floral designs, while the fort’s grand and iconic Alamgiri Gate was constructed by the last of the Mughal Emperors, Aurangzeb, and faces the renowned Badshahi Mosque.

$ 3700.00

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MASJID-E-NABVI

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MASJID-E-NABVI

(Prophet’s Mosque)

  • 30″ X 40″
  • Acrylic on Canvas
  • Original
  • Madinah, Saudi Arab
    622 AD

Al-Masjid an-Nabawī (‘The Prophetic Mosque’), is a mosque built by the last Islamic prophet Muhammad in the city of Medina in the Al Madinah Province of Saudi Arabia. It was the second mosque built by Prophet Muhammad in Medina, after Masjid Quba’a, and is now one of the largest mosques in the world. It is the second holiest site in Islam, after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.

The land of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi belonged to two young orphans, Sahl and Suhayl, and when they came to know that Muhammad wished to acquire their land for the purposes of erecting a mosque, they went to the Prophet and offered the land to him as a gift; the Prophet insisted on paying a price for the land because they were orphaned children. The price agreed upon was paid by Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, who thus became the endower or donor of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi on behalf of, or in favor of, Prophet Muhammad.  Al-Ansari also accommodated Muhammad upon his arrival at Madinah in 622.

Prophet Muhammad shared in the construction of the mosque. Originally an open-air building, the mosque served as a community center, a court of law, and a religious school. There was a raised platform or pulpit (minbar) for the people who taught the Quran and for Prophet Muhammad to give the Friday sermon (khutbah). Subsequent Islamic rulers greatly expanded and decorated the mosque, naming its walls, doors, and minarets after themselves and their forefathers.

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TOMBS OF BIBI JAWINDI

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

  • 16″ X 20″
  • Acrylic on Canvas
  • Original

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

14th Century

Uch is famous for the tombs of its saints, the most exquisite ruins in Pakistan. Of these the most aesthetically pleasing is the blue and white tiled Tomb of Bibi Jawindi (d. 1403), a lady famous for her piety. The proportions and coloring of the tomb are lovely, even though 200 or so years ago it was partly destroyed in a flood. Built-in 1498, it features two octagonal tiers surmounted by a white dome which are very similar in design to the earlier Rukn-e-Alam Tomb in Multan. The two ruined tombs of Bahawal Halim and Ustad Ladlastand in the same graveyard. The tomb of Jalaluddin Surkh Posh Bukhari is right beside the tomb of Bibi Jawindi. It is an amazing tomb in Uch Sharif (Bahawalpur) in South Punjab.

$ 1350.00

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

  • 48″ X 24″
  • Acrylic on Canvas
  • Original

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque  is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The largest mosque in the country, it is the key place of worship for daily prayers.

The mosque is large enough to accommodate over 40,100 worshippers, while the main prayer hall can hold over 7,000. There are two smaller prayer halls, with a capacity of 1,500 each, one of which is the women’s prayer hall.

The Grand Mosque was constructed between 1994 and 2007. The building complex measures approximately 290 by 420 m (950 by 1,380 ft), covering an area of more than 12 hectares (30 acres), excluding exterior landscaping and vehicle parking. The main axis of the building is rotated about 12° south of true west, aligning it in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

The project was launched by the late president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted to establish a structure that would unite the cultural diversity of the Islamic world with the historical and modern values of architecture and art.  In 2004, Sheikh Zayed died and was buried in the courtyard of the mosque.

$ 12500.00

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J-10C Fighter Jet

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J-10C Fighter Jet. 

  • The J-10 multi-role fighter is the first Chinese-developed combat aircraft that approaches Western fighters in terms of performance and capabilities. It is known as Meng Long or Vigorous Dragon in China and as Firebird in the West. Development of the J-10 began in 1988. It was intended to counter threat posed by the Soviet fourth-generation fighters – the Mig-29 and Su-27. The J-10 was initially planned as an air-superiority fighter, however collapse of the Soviet Union and changing requirements shifted the development towards a multi-role fighter. Aircraft made its maiden flight in 1998. 

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BADSHAHI MASJID

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BADSHAHI MASJID

  • Lahore, Pakistan
  • 1673 A. D. 

  • The Badshahi Mosque (“Imperial Mosque”) is a Mughal era masjid in Lahore, capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab, Pakistan. The mosque is located west of Lahore Fort along the outskirts of the Walled City of Lahore and is widely considered to be one of Lahore’s most iconic landmarks.The Badshahi Mosque was built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671, with the construction of the mosque lasting for two years until 1673.The mosque is an important example of Mughal architecture, with an exterior that is decorated with carved red sandstone with marble inlay. It remains the largest mosque of the Mughal-era and is the second-largest mosque in Pakistan.
    Badshahi Mosque is one of Pakistan’s most iconic sights.

$ 4400.00

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Ambassador of Pakistan to the USA, His Excellency,

Mr. Jaleel Abbas Jilani

inaugurated Badshahi Masjid’s painting.

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SHAHJAHAN MASJID 2

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SHAHJAHAN MASJID

  • Thatta, Pakistan
  • 1647 A. D. 

The Shah Jahan Mosque, also known as the Jamia Masjid of Thatta is a 17th-century building that serves as the central mosque for the city of Thatta, in the Pakistani province of Sindh. Persian inscriptions at the mosque indicated that it was built between 1644 and 1647

The mosque is considered to have the most elaborate display of tile work in South Asia and is also notable for its geometric brickwork – a decorative element that is unusual for Mughal-period mosques. It was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who bestowed it to the city as a token of gratitude, and is heavily influenced by Central Asian architecture – a reflection of Shah Jahan’s campaigns near Samarkand shortly before the mosque was designed.  Restoration works were carried out by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1692, as well as by Murad Ali Khan Talpur in 1812.

$ 5200.00

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SHAHJAHAN MASJID

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SHAHJAHAN MASJID

  • Thatta, Pakistan
  • 1647 A. D. 

The Shah Jahan Mosque, also known as the Jamia Masjid of Thatta is a 17th-century building that serves as the central mosque for the city of Thatta, in the Pakistani province of Sindh. Persian inscriptions at the mosque indicated that it was built between 1644 and 1647

The mosque is considered to have the most elaborate display of tile work in South Asia and is also notable for its geometric brickwork – a decorative element that is unusual for Mughal-period mosques. It was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who bestowed it to the city as a token of gratitude, and is heavily influenced by Central Asian architecture – a reflection of Shah Jahan’s campaigns near Samarkand shortly before the mosque was designed.  Restoration works were carried out by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1692, as well as by Murad Ali Khan Talpur in 1812.

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Ambassador of Pakistan to the USA, His Excellency, Mr. Aizaz Chaudhry inaugurated Irfan Murtaza’s painting.
Consul General of Pakistan (Los Angeles, Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon was also present on this occasion.

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FASTING BUDDHA

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FASTING BUDDHA

  • 30″ X 40″
  • Acrylic on Canvas
  • Original

2-4 AD
Taxila, Pakistan

The “Fasting Buddha” is another masterpiece from ancient Gandhara that was excavated in Sikri, Pakistan, in the 19th centuryThe sculpture was donated to the Lahore Museum of PakistaN, where it is still displayed.

Strictly speaking, the statue should be called the “Fasting Bodhisattva” or the “Fasting Siddhartha,” since it portrays an event that took place before the Buddha’s enlightenment. On his spiritual quest, Siddhartha Gautama tried many aesthetic practices, including starving himself until he resembled a living skeleton. Eventually, he realized that mental cultivation and insight, not bodily deprivation, would lead to enlightenment. ​

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PAKISTAN MONUMENT

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PAKISTAN MONUMENT

  • 72″ X 48″
  • Acrylic on Canvas
  • Original
  • https://www.artbyirfanmurtaza.com/pictures/ShakarperiyaN, Islamabad, Pakistan
    2007
  • My painting has been placed in the Foreign Ministery of Pakistan’s lobby at the Sahabzadah Yaqoob Khan Building.  The Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Mr. Sohail Masood, and the Ambassador Mr. Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry received my painting on behalf of the Government of Pakistan.  Please refer to the link below:
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  • PAKISTAN MONUMENT PAINTING IN FOREIGN MINISTERY OF PAKISTAN
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  • The Pakistan Monument is a National Monument and Heritage Museum located in the Western Shakarparian Hills in Islamabad, Pakistan. The monument was constructed to symbolize the unity of the Pakistani People. Its elevation makes the monument visible from across the Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area and is a popular tourist destination. Covering a total area of 2.8 hectares, the monument is shaped like a blooming flower petal-shaped structure built of granite, with the inner walls of the petals inscribed with the outlines of Lahore Fort, Badshahi (Emperor’s) Mosque, Khyber Pass, and Minar-e-Pakistan. The Monument opens onto a marble terrace providing a bird’s-eye view of Islamabad City. The four main petals of the monument represent the four provinces of Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh, while the three smaller petals represent the three territories of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and the Tribal Areas. The central platform is made in the shape of a five-pointed star which is surrounded by a water body. A metallic crescent surrounding the star is inscribed with sayings of the Founding Father of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and poetry of National Poet, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Adjoining the Monument is the Pakistan Monument Museum, which includes a wax museum depicting important events leading to the Pakistan Movement. The complex receives on average received 1500 tourists per day. From the air the monument looks like a star (center) and a crescent moon (formed by walls forming the petals), these represent the star and crescent on Pakistan’s flag. The foundation stone was laid on 25 May 2004, completed in 2006, and inaugurated on 23 March 2007.

Photographer: Zill Niazi
(www.instagram.com/zill.niazi)

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PAKISTAN MONUMENT AND MY PAINTING
I am humbled and honored to have my painting used as an official logo at the International Strategic Studies, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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