Gawhar Shad Mosque
| Gawhar Shad Mosque | |
|---|---|
The mosque viewed from the east in 1863 (by Durand, Illustrated London News) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque (1438–1885) |
| Status | Closed (ruinous state) |
| Location | |
| Location | Musalla Complex, Herat |
| Country | Afghanistan |
Location of the former mosque in Afghanistan | |
Interactive map of Gawhar Shad Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 34°21′21″N 62°11′05″E / 34.3557°N 62.1847°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Qavan ud-din |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Timurid |
| Founder | Queen Gawhar Shad |
| Completed | c. 1438 |
| Demolished | 1885 |
| Minaret | Four: (one extant) |
The Gawhar Shad Mosque (Masjid-i Jami‘ of Gawhar Shad) is a former mosque, in a ruinous state, located in Herat, Afghanistan. The mosque was built under a commission by Gawhar Shad, the main queen of the Timurid ruler Shah Rukh and is located in the southwestern corner of the Musalla complex. The structure has not operated as a mosque since the latter part of the 19th century.