The Blue Mosque

THE BLUE MOSQUE

 Sultanahmet Mosque, one of the most captivating bits of Istanbul's horizon, is likewise, simultaneously, one of the main images of Istanbul. Also, it isn't just its sublime appearance that makes it so intriguing. The Blue Mosque has numerous particular components isolating it from different mosques, for example, being the principal mosque with six minarets. In this article, we will impart to you the historical backdrop of the Blue Mosque, which is respected by everybody visiting Istanbul. Here is the essential history of Istanbul's absolute favorite! 

The chief of the mosque is Ahmed the First, who sat on the high position when he was 14 years of age.. 

The Blue Mosque, one of the main works of Ottoman history, was worked by the designer, Mehmet Aga, in line with Sultan Ahmet I. It is expressed in many sources that Ahmed the First, who sat on the lofty position as the fourteenth Ottoman king at 14 years old in 1603, was an exceptionally strict individual. Toward the start of the seventeenth century, a large number of the slopes of Istanbul were loaded up with mosques bearing the name of the kings. Also, Sultan Ahmet wanted to construct a sanctuary of exceptional magnificence as a badge of thankfulness to God. 

The Emperor picks the Ayşe Sultan Palace... 

King Ahmet requested a reasonable spot to be found for the development of the sanctuary. Out of the relative multitude of spots, the ruler picked the Ayşe Sultan Palace which lay on the hippodrome confronting the qiblah. The royal residence neglected the ocean, the region was exceptionally wide, it was near the Topkapi Palace and the environmental elements were not very swarmed. Consequently, it was an ideal spot for the grand sanctum to be constructed. Ruler Ahmed paid Ayşe Hanım "30 heaps of unadulterated gold dinar" and bought the castle and the proprietor was to be sure extremely satisfied with the exchange. 

Mehmet Ağa head draftsman of the royal residence... 

Mimar Mehmet AğaArchitect Mehmet Ağa was the main designer of the castle in those years. Mehmet Aga was an incredible designer famous for his extraordinary abilities in engineering. He was accordingly authorized by the ruler to assemble the mosque. King Ahmed requested that Mehmet Aga construct a mosque that could contend with heavenly landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Suleymaniye Mosque. After extended endeavors, Mehmet Aga drew up the arrangement of the mosque and introduced it to the king. King Ahmed paid attention to the designer's clarifications, preferred and supported the arrangement. 

"O Lord, Ahmed is your most faithful worker, if it's not too much trouble, acknowledge his contribution!" 

In 1609, Sultan Ahmed got things started on the mosque on a radiant Thursday. The pickax he used to do this with is in plain view in Topkapı Palace. At the point when work was in progress to kick things off on the mosque, the king was conveying soil in his lap and asked "O Lord, Ahmed is your most faithful worker, if it's not too much trouble, acknowledge his contribution!" Below is a portrayal of that day from the mouth of Evliya Çelebi:"All ace modelers and specialists assembled and work was begun to break the ground joined by the petitions of Üsküdarlı Mahmut Efendi and our lord Evliya Efendi." Firstly, Sultan Ahmed filled his lap with soil and implored "O Lord, Ahmed is your most steadfast worker, if it's not too much trouble, acknowledge his contribution!" conveying soil with the laborers... 

The development required 7 years, 5 months and 6 days... 

sultanahmet camii tarihiConstruction of the mosque was finished in seven years. At last, on Friday, June 2, 1616, a brilliant opening service was held, with the king and high-positioning state authorities likewise present. An incredible meal was presented to the visitors by the ruler and the mosque was opened with supplications. The vivid brilliance in the Blue Mosque, its extravagant dividers improved with tiles, its entryways adorned with mother of pearl, its 6 minarets and appearance, which made the outline of Istanbul significantly more wonderful, stirred esteem. In those days, individuals considered it the "New Mosque". It was renamed the "Blue Mosque" after the development of one more mosque in Eminönü called the New Mosque. 

A solitary mosque with 6 minarets... 

We referenced over that the Sultanahmet Mosque was the main mosque with 6 minarets. King Ahmet had requested that it be done as such as to assemble a grand mosque that stood apart from the others. Be that as it may, it drew reaction from the Muslim people group. Since in those days, Mecca was the main sanctuary with 6 minarets. In this way, individuals saw it as disregard to the Kaaba. To determine the issue, Sultan Ahmet had another minaret assembled and placated the dissenter voices. 

An internal splendor found in no other sanctuary... 

The Blue Mosque has a special spot due to its 6 minarets as well as a result of its inside beautifications and inside lighting. Because of the blue shading that overwhelms the inside of the mosque, today is as yet known as the Blue Mosque. The expense of the mosque was very high and the interesting engineering was supplemented with extraordinary enhancements. It is reputed that the crystal fixtures cost a fortune at the time the mosque was built.The Blue Mosque, an extraordinary Ottoman construction with an interesting appearance, is visited by a great many nearby and unfamiliar vacationers consistently. What falls upon us is to save this legacy in the most ideal manner and assist it with being given to people in the future ...