Imamzadeh Chaharmanar
| Imamzadeh Chaharmanar | |
|---|---|
امامزاده علی بن مجاهد | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia (Twelver) (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Imamzadeh and mausoleum |
| Status | Closed (since 1965) |
| Location | |
| Location | Tabriz, East Azerbaijan province |
| Country | Iran |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | Seljuk |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Length | c.6 m (20 ft) |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 4 |
| Materials | Bricks |
| Official name | Imamzadeh Chaharmanar |
| Type | Built |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Imamzadeh Chaharmanar (Persian: امامزاده علی بن مجاهد), also known locally as Imamzadeh Ali ibn Mujaheed, is a forner Twelver Shi'ite imamzadeh and mausoleum complex, located in Tabriz, Iran.[1] It was built during the Seljuk era. The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List and is administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.[2][3][1]
The mausoleum contains the tomb of Ali ibn Mujaheed, a descendant of the fourth Ahl al-Bayt Imam, Ali al-Sajjad, as well as two of the rulers of the Rawadid dynasty. The mausoleum is located next to the historic Gharabaghi Mosque, but unlike the mosque, it has been closed since 1965.[4]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The name "Chaharmanar" means "four minarets" in Persian. This is because the mausoleum has four identical minarets on each of its corners.
History
[edit | edit source]An inscription on the building gives the first construction to a time during the Seljuk era.[3][5] In the 11th century, the Rawadid ruler Abu'l-Hayja Mamlan I and his son, Abu Mansur Wahsudan were buried in the mausoleum.[3] The mausoleum also survived the 1721 Tabriz earthquake.[3]
In the year 1863, major repairs were done, by the order of Qajar princess, Zia ol-Saltaneh, daughter of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar.[3]
Modern history
[edit | edit source]The mausoleum has been locked ever since it was shut down in 1965.[2] Residents of Tabriz complained about the neglect of the mausoleum, and how the Gharabaghi Mosque next to it received renovations and was active[6] in contrast to the mausoleum.[1][7] In 1975, the government did issue a statement expressing interest in restoring it, but not much had been done.[1] It was not reopened for public access either.[1]
Architecture
[edit | edit source]The mausoleum is a square building made out of brick[5] which has a large dome and four raised minarets, one in each corner.[5] The mausoleum is entered through a door on its southern side.[5] Inside the mausoleum, on the western side, there is an opening in the floor that leads into a basement and cellar.[5] Inside the cellar is the tomb of Ali ibn Mujaheed, and it has a meshed wooden zarih enclosing it.[5]
Burials
[edit | edit source]- Ali ibn Mujaheed - a descendant of the fourth Imam, Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin[8]
Rawadid rulers
[edit | edit source]- Abu'l-Hayja Mamlan I - Third amir of the Rawadid dynasty
- Abu Mansur Wahsudan - son of Abu'l-Hayja Mamlan I and the fourth amir of the Rawadid dynasty
Shi'ite clerics
[edit | edit source]- Seyed Abolfazl Mousavi Tabrizi[3]
- Hujjat as-Salaam Safavi[3]
See also
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