Wazir Khan Mosque
The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was constructed in seven years, starting around 1634–1635 A.D., during the reign of the Mughal Emperor ShahJehan. It was built by Ilam-ud-Dinansari, Governor of Lahore till 1639 A.D., who was commonly known as Nawab Wazir Khan. The word 'Wazir' means minister in the Urdu language.
One of the interesting things about the mosque is that a bazaar consisting of 22 shops with little doors, forms an integral part of the mosque's plan. This design is the first ever in any mosque in the world. The shops are in two parallel rows with a brick paved passage in between, as seen in the pictures.
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The main gate |
The Mosque |
Looking right on entry |
Looking left on entry |
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The pond inside |
The tomb inside |
The shops inside |
Close-up of a shop door |
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Row of shops inside |
The main gate from the inside |
Inside the prayer area |
The left corner |
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The left minaret |
Pigeons at the pond inside |
Another prayer area |
Notice board with history |
External links
- Streetphotos.net – Wazir khan : Images from in and around the Wazir Khan mosque in Lahore, Pakistan