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Mazar-e-Quaid

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Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as the Jinnah Mausoleum, is the tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, located in central Karachi. Designed by architect Yahya Merchant, the mausoleum was completed in 1971 after nearly two decades of construction. Built in white marble, the structure features a distinctive central dome rising above a raised platform, blending modernist and Islamic architectural influences. The complex also contains the graves of Jinnah's sister Fatima Jinnah and Pakistan's first prime minister, Liaquat Ali Khan.

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What is Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi?

Mazar-e-Quaid, also called the Jinnah Mausoleum, is the tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. It stands in central Karachi and serves as one of the city's major national monuments.

Who designed the Jinnah Mausoleum?

The mausoleum was designed by architect Yahya Merchant. Its prominent exterior is built in white marble and combines a traditional mausoleum form with modernist influences.

When was Mazar-e-Quaid completed?

The mausoleum was completed in 1971 after nearly two decades of construction. That long building period is one reason the finished monument is often discussed separately from the earlier plans for Jinnah's tomb.

Why is Mazar-e-Quaid important to Pakistan?

It contains the tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who led the creation of Pakistan and became its founding figure. The site is therefore both a place of national remembrance and a recognizable symbol of Karachi.

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