Khanqah-e-Mualla Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala explained

Khanqah-e-Mualla Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala
Map Type:Pakistan
Map Size:250
Coordinates:35.157°N 76.3452°W
Religious Affiliation:Noorbakshia, Islam
Location:Khaplu Bala, Pakistan
Established:1370
Architecture Type:Mosque
Architecture Style:Tibetan, Iranian, Mughal
Capacity:3000 within the adjoining grounds areas,
Construction Cost:20 million

Khanqah-e-Mualla Noorbakshia Khaplu Bala (ur|{{URDU|خانقاہ معلیٰ نوربخشیہ خپلو بالا) is the largest Khanqah[1] built by mud and wood in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan. It is located in Khaplu and was built by Mir Mukhtar Akhyar,[2] a Sufi master of the Nurbakshi Order around the 14th century. It is one of the oldest mosques in the Baltistan region, and is one of the areas most famous for its landmarks and a major tourist attraction.

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References

  1. Book: Stefano Bianca. Karakoram: Hidden Treasures in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. 2005. U. Allemandi for Aga Khan Trust for Culture, 2005 - Art - 322 pages. 154. 9788842213307.
  2. Book: Journal of the Pakistan Historical Society, Volume 37, Part 1. 1989. Pakistan Historical Society. 83.