Wazir Khan Mosque

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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.

The main gate
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The main gate
The Mosque
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The Mosque
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Looking right on entry
Looking left on entry
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Looking left on entry
The pond inside
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The pond inside
The tomb inside
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The tomb inside
The shops inside
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The shops inside
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Close-up of a shop door
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Row of shops inside
The main gate from the inside
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The main gate from the inside
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Inside the prayer area
The left corner
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The left corner
The left minaret
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The left minaret
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Pigeons at the pond inside
Another prayer area
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Another prayer area
Notice board with history
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Notice board with history

See also

External links

  • Streetphotos.net - Wazir khan (http://www.streetphotos.net/pakistan/wazir.htm) : Images from in and around the Wazir Khan mosque in Lahore, Pakistan
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