Wednesday, 14 September 2011

Masjid Wazir Khan

The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, is famous for its extensive faience tile work. It was built in seven years, starting around 1634-1635 A.D., during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan. It was built by Shaikh Ilmuddin Ansari, a native of Chiniot, who rose to be the court physician to Shah Jahan and later.The mosque is located inside the Inner City and is easiest accessed from Delhi Gate.

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