Palace of Sultan Mas'ud III, Royal palace from Ghaznavid period in Ghazni, Afghanistan.
The Palace of Sultan Mas'ud III features marble walls, terracotta decorations, and stucco elements that demonstrate Persian architectural influences of the medieval period.
Construction of this royal residence occurred in 1112 during the reign of Sultan Mas'ud III, who governed the Ghaznavid Empire from 1099 to 1115.
Persian and Arabic inscriptions on the marble dados throughout the palace reflect the multilingual nature of the Ghaznavid court society.
The palace ruins stand northeast of Ghazni city along the Kabul-Kandahar road, with visible foundation walls surrounding a central courtyard.
A marble arch within the complex bears the name of Sultan Mas'ud III, while a small cemetery contains the domed ziyarat of Ibrahim of Ghazna.
Location: Ghazni
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 33.56775,68.44249
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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