LRI615989 Detail of the Minaret of Ghazni (photo) ; Ghazni, Afghanistan; The minaret of Ghazni was built by Bahram Shah during the Ghaznavids era (963-1187). Ghazni City is famous for its minarets built on a stellar plan. They date from the middle of the twelfth century and are the surviving elements of the mosque of Bahramshah. Their sides are decorated with intricate geometric patterns.