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Wazir Khan Mosque

Wazir Khan Mosque

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Back to ArticleLahore, Punjab
Wazir Khan Mosque, located within the Walled City of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, was built in 1634 under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Renowned for its exquisite tilework, frescoes, and calligraphy, it exemplifies Mughal artistry and urban mosque design. The mosque remains a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and cultural heritage.
ArchitectureMosqueMughal Architecture 1526 to 1707CE | Mughal Empire EraUNESCO World Heritage Tentative ListKashi Kari ( Mosaic Tilework)Domes MinaretsMinbar (Pulpit)Prayer HallPoolArchesFrescoesStucco work
Grand entrance gateway at Wazir Khan Mosque, ornate with polychrome tiles.
Spacious courtyard reveals the mosque's full facade and flanking arcades.
Polychrome tilework adorns every surface of the symmetrical gateway.
Looking upward, the intricate vault reveals layers of tiled ornamentation within.
Individual tile panels on the minaret showcase intricate floral and geometric designs.
Afternoon light casts long shadows across the courtyard at Wazir Khan Mosque.
A minaret's intricate tilework catches afternoon light within the Wazir Khan Mosque
Vaulted passage displays layered brick geometry and decorative floor patterns.
Wazir Khan Mosque's interior dome glows deep red, framed by cream-tiled archways
Matched minarets frame the prayer hall's grand entrance within the courtyard.
The prayer hall's central pishtaq entrance gleams with calligraphy and tilework detail.
A towering minaret overlooks the courtyard at the Wazir Khan Mosque, its
The Wazir Khan Mosque's courtyard opens toward its grand central gateway.
Richly decorated interior dome of the Wazir Khan Mosque glows in warm
Wazir Khan Mosque's dome displays centuries of masterful painted decoration.
Every surface of this prayer hall glows with painted botanical and geometric
Painted arches display flowering trees and borders in warm earth tones.
Painted walls and dome showcase the artistic mastery within Wazir Khan Mosque.
Crystal chandelier illuminates the prayer hall passage at Wazir Khan Mosque
Ornate chandelier crowns the Wazir Khan Mosque's interior passageway
Grand entrance gateway at Wazir Khan Mosque, ornate with polychrome tiles.
Spacious courtyard reveals the mosque's full facade and flanking arcades.
Polychrome tilework adorns every surface of the symmetrical gateway.
Afternoon light casts long shadows across the courtyard at Wazir Khan Mosque.
Looking upward, the intricate vault reveals layers of tiled ornamentation within.
Individual tile panels on the minaret showcase intricate floral and geometric designs.
A minaret's intricate tilework catches afternoon light within the Wazir Khan Mosque
Vaulted passage displays layered brick geometry and decorative floor patterns.
Wazir Khan Mosque's interior dome glows deep red, framed by cream-tiled archways
A towering minaret overlooks the courtyard at the Wazir Khan Mosque, its
Matched minarets frame the prayer hall's grand entrance within the courtyard.
The prayer hall's central pishtaq entrance gleams with calligraphy and tilework detail.
The Wazir Khan Mosque's courtyard opens toward its grand central gateway.
Richly decorated interior dome of the Wazir Khan Mosque glows in warm
Wazir Khan Mosque's dome displays centuries of masterful painted decoration.
Painted walls and dome showcase the artistic mastery within Wazir Khan Mosque.
Every surface of this prayer hall glows with painted botanical and geometric
Painted arches display flowering trees and borders in warm earth tones.
Crystal chandelier illuminates the prayer hall passage at Wazir Khan Mosque
Ornate chandelier crowns the Wazir Khan Mosque's interior passageway