The Construction of the Bibi Khanum Mosque (Samarkand)

1399 CE · Semerkand · cultural

Timur had the Bibi Khanum Mosque built at Samarkand in memory of his victories in the Indian campaign; construction began in 1399 and was largely completed in 1404.

With its four-iwan plan and vast dimensions (about 167 × 109 m), it is one of the monumental works of Timurid architecture.

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Timur had the Bibi Khanum Mosque built at Samarkand in memory of his victories in the Indian campaign; construction began in 1399 and was largely completed in 1404.
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1399 CE
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