Zarea Presents: Mystery of the European Flowers in Masjid Wazir Khan | Noshin Sarfraz | MM Talks
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Noshin Sarfraz, a distinguished horticulturist and floriculturist, stands at the forefront of botanical excellence. As the President of the Amateur Gardening Club and the leader of the Lahore Gymkhana Gardening Club, she has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of horticulture and gardening. Noshin's passion for plants and gardens goes beyond the surface, delving into the realms of historical significance and gardening concepts, making her the perfect guide for this journey through the floral artistry of Masjid Wazir Khan.
Built in the Mughal era, Masjid Wazir Khan is one of Lahore's most iconic landmarks. Commissioned by Hakim Ilmuddin Ansari, who held the title of Wazir Khan, the mosque was constructed between 1634 and 1641 during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. This stunning architectural masterpiece is renowned for its intricate tile work, frescoes, and detailed floral patterns that showcase the rich artistic and floral heritage of the Mughal period.
In this video, Noshin Sarfraz delves into the history and significance of the flowers painted within the mosque. She explains how these floral motifs are not just decorative elements but also carry deep cultural and symbolic meanings. Through her expert lens, she details the types of flowers depicted, their historical context, and the techniques used by the artists of that era.
Noshin Sarfraz's dedication to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of horticulture reflects not only in her research but also in her active involvement in gardening clubs. As a leader in these clubs, she encourages enthusiasts to explore the nuanced connections between history and horticulture, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art and science of cultivating beauty in the natural world.
Presented by: Zarea
With Special thanks to: Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA)
Mr. Kamran Lashari (Director General, WCLA)
Aisha Khan (Deputy director Culture, WCLA)
Guest Speaker: Noshin Sarfraz
DOP: Ghulam Mujtaba
Produced by: MM Talks
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Graceful lady ❤great knowledge well informed
What an amazing lady and her passion which unearthed our cultural heritage of 1634 through the frescoes ‘at Wazir khan masjid Alhamadolilah ❤Sherlock Holmes of flowers 🌹 🌺 🌷 may Allah Subhanatalah bless Nosheen Sarfaraz abundantly for this beautiful effort Ameen So happy it’s in Lahore Pakistan the Wazir khan masjid ❤
O my Allah…..I am speechless…..your vedio is itself a masterpiece deary❤.you touches my aesthetics.naturally I am a lover of flowers.I love to research about flowers.I found the best fragrance in our desi daffodils that I have not found in anywhere even in England.your vedio perhaps a lamentation about the flowers left us forever.love to watch you…Definitely i am going to visit Masjid Wazir Khan to see these flowers and also going to kneel before my Allah.Safia Abdul Jabbar from Bahawalpur Pur.Pakistan.
Description by an educated and refined lady who could draw parallels from the past...learned abt history.good job mam
Well researched and analyzed. Thoroughly enjoyed every word. Learned so much and appreciation for our rich culture and heritage has increased. We must try to revive this lost legacy. This should be included in history books.
Please make more of these informative videos
I learned that madam Noshin Sarfraz reintroduced the tulips in the northern regions.
Her video on Shalimar Gardens was also very engrossing and had a wealth of information. With her expertise she’s transformed the Gardens into a treat to visit and enjoy.
Great endeavor must be encouraged further. I would like to encouraged madam Naushin Sarfraz to write a book on this topic. She will get a lot of appreciation in the west and at home. With best wishes to push it forward.
What an amazing lady and her passion which unearthed our cultural heritage of 1634 through the fresco’s at wazir khan masjid
Alhamdolillah ❤
Idk how I appreciate your work really Amazing
History in our back yard is rich and deep.
Unfortunately we are not interested in its preservation- Sad.
Thanks for making such an informational video.
Very impressed with the details of this Mosque and the commentary given by Lady Noshin.
Very informative. Thank you
very interesting video indeed. As an architecture student who recently visited Masjid Wazir Khan, i regret not watching this video earlier and observing all these intricate paintings in detail.
Very informative .... a treat for serious content seekers ...
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Thank you for this interesting info...have visited this beautiful mosque, then didn't know about this. Can now appreciate it more.
These Iris’s grow in the wild in Chitral. Great talk because these plants are very unusual for Indian paintings.
I visited chitral few days ago and was fascinated by iris flowers and other flowers.
They are quite widely used in mughal designs on paper and on monuments.
Very informative documentary video thank you for sharing your knowledge JAZAKALLAH
Beautiful!
what a gem - an institution in herself!
I think those exotic flowers rarely seen were probably planted @ the Mughul Shahlimar Gardens , Lahore 400-500 years ago.
The Royal Horticulturists of the Shalimar Gardens would have been in close cooperation with their counterparts in Royal palaces and Royal Gardens of Iran, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi, Kashmir, Kabul , etc, for exchanges and receipt such exotic plants.
How important it is to narrate and save our such an enriched history. ....amazing work MMTalks.
such an informative piece, wish i had seen this sooner when i visited the mosque some 3 months ago and was absolutely mesmerized by the paintings and could not understand how these were painted here so long ago.please continue to upload such videos so we can better understand our history and appreciate our culture.
Excellent work, history and compiling such an important heritage.
I visited the masjid in 2019 but did not see all this in detail. Now I must visit again InshaAllah to appreciate what it deserves.
Very informative video about one of the most beautiful mosques of the old city of Lahore.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this discovery. ❤
Very informative and interesting.
We have not been taught to value our history and culture.
I will share this with everyone in know. Beautifully informative. Thankyou
Loved every minute of the presentation. Very informative and very interesting. Thank you for compiling it.
Beautiful so informative thank you for sharing❤
Thank you for sharing
Informative video
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i grow some verities of bearded iris in lahore . commonly found in graveyards
I think in early mughal times craftsmen usually came from Persia / Central Asia. May be they brought the designs from their homelands
so fascinating. Thank you so much
In Iranian miniature art the clouds are painted like this. Chinese also have similar technique.
Every time I visit I am absolutely amazed at the fresco done. Fresco is a very difficult technique. It should have taken them a thousand fresco artists to complete the whole structure , working day and night.
Im sorry but the information about Hakim Ilmuddin Ansari and his initial training isnt correct, though some sources give the fallacious information cited here. Hakim Ilm ud din Al-Ansari trained under his elder relative Hakim Abu Ishaq Al-Ansari , who was a student of Anton the Physick , and who founded the Bazar e Hakeeman. Hakim Abu Ishaq remained a physician in the court of Akbar the Great. And later, Hakim Ilm ud din became part of the court of Jahangir and then Shah Jahan.
Of course, all these flowers like tulips, iris etc were and are found in Kashmir and our Northern areas and Afghanistan and Iran etc . Many of the artists and artisans who worked on the Wazir Khan/Hakim Ilm ud din masjid in fact came from these areas. I hope that we will correct and update our historical information.
Tulips reportedly originated In Turkey
Growing up on F C College campus we used to have orange lilies that I’ve never seen anywhere else
Madam ne urdu farsi nahi padhi hogee. Nargis ka kafi zirk hota hai. Miniature painting me Flower Studies kafi milti hien. Jahangir in particular was known to be an avid nature and garden lover and commissioned perfect botanical studies by his court painters. Babur was the first to get extensive persian gardens made from Kabul to Agra. There are detailed descriptions of these gardens and flora in his memoir. I have visited Wazir Khan masjid in Lahore, I agree it is a stunning monument.
In London flowers 💐 are every where in public places as well.
Mam if you go to any graveyard in Abbotabad they still grow these o the graves _Etrut from lahore
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the hanging beard air plant is hanging on trees
May be u need more research the flower showed may be not from EU, EU colonised many countries and brought back thousands of varieties of plants,
Itni ajeeb bat to nahi hai. Gora choriyan krta hai yahi uski khasslat hai.
Yahan sy phool churain hoon gain
Wow I wrote this comment before when you told what peter said
Teach your politician to grow cotton and wheat instead of making money by growing sugar cane. Feed the hungry and make less babies