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Nasar-ji Masjid
Nasar-ji Masjid in Nasarpur, Sindh: a lime-plastered brick mosque known locally as the Shah Jahan Masjid, faced in bright blue tile.
This mosque in Nasarpur, a small old town near Tando Allahyar, is known locally as the Shah Jahan Masjid. It is a burnt-brick building plastered in lime, and its front today is faced in bright blue and white tilework.
Why go
- ✦Known locally as the Shah Jahan Masjid
- ✦Bright blue and white tile facade
- ✦In the old town of Nasarpur
- ✦Protected as SD-26
History
The register records it as built by Muhammad bin Nasar al-Khuzai and gives an early date (8th–11th centuries), while its local name links it with the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (ruled 1628–1658). The sources do not settle which is right, so no date is shown here. It is listed as SD-26.
How to Reach
In Nasarpur town, north of Tando Allahyar and about 30 km from Hyderabad; use the map on this page.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February, when Sindh is cool enough to walk around a site in daylight.
Getting there, In Nasarpur town, north of Tando Allahyar and about 30 km from Hyderabad; use the map on this page.
Allow, About 20 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Nasar-ji Masjid, within 5 km.
