The structure of a mosque is simple and it expresses openness. Calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran decorate mosques and mausoleums in Punjab. The inscriptions on bricks and tiles of the mausoleum of Shah Rukn-e-Alam (1320 AD) at Multan are outstanding specimens of architectural calligraphy. The earliest existing building in South Asia with enamelled tile-work is the tomb of Shah Yusuf Gardezi (1150 AD) at Multan. A specimen of the sixteenth century tile-work at Lahore is the tomb of Sheikh Musa Ahangar, with its brilliant blue dome. The tile-work of Emperor Shah Jahan is of a richer and more elaborate nature. The pictured wall of Lahore Fort is the last line in the tile-work in the entire world. COUNT 5
QSN1 What kind of inscriptions decorate Punjab's burial places? ANS1 Calligraphic inscriptions from the Quran QSN2 When did Rukn-e-Alam die? ANS2 1320 AD QSN3 When did Gardezi die? ANS3 1150 AD QSN4 When was Ahangar's tomb built? ANS4 sixteenth century QSN5 What color tile was used in Ahangar's tomb? ANS5 blue