Although its standardized form simply reflects local Mughal architecture, the Khudabad mosque’s opulent tile decorations (kashi) and fresco paintings make it stand out amongst the other constructions of the Kalhoro leaders. Earlier Kalhoro mosques were simply built and had no embellishments, but the mosque at Khudabad, the capital city of the province, was fully covered in geometric and naturalistic floral designs, including arabesque leaves and blossoming lilies, which further indicate the building’s grandeur and great significance.
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