At present Masjid Wazir Khan Khurd, is but a shadow of its former glory. When Mr. Khalid Behzad wrote his article, there were still some decorative motifs left on the inner walls of the mosque.

He laid down the foundation of Wazir Khan Mosque in AD 1634. For some time this mosque served as imperial Jamia Masjid where Mughal Kings and courtiers would offer their Friday prayers.

Constructed in the 17th century during Emperor Shah Jahan’s reign, the splendour of the Wazir Khan Mosque is evident with every inch of its walls that are adorned with motifs, drawings and ...

Construction of Wazir Khan Mosque began in 1634 C.E. and was completed in 1641. The mosque was completed in about seven years. Within the mosque, colourful ceramics and plaster have been used.

Endearingly referred to as a “mole on the cheek of Lahore,” the glorious Wazir Khan Mosque, situated in the heart of the city, dates back to the 1600s. It was established during the Mughal era ...