Wazir Khan Masjid Lahore Punjab Pakistan History

Short History of Wazir Khan Masjid Lahore

The Wasir Khan Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan is the most famous mosque for its extensive falence tile work. it has been described as a mole on the cheek of Lahore. It was build in seven years, starting around 1634-1641AD, During the Reign of the Mughal Emeror Shah Jehan. It was built by Hakim Shaikh ilm-ud-din Ansari, A native of Chiniot, Who rose to be the court Physician to Shah Jahan and a governor of Lahore. He was commonly known as wazir khan, a popular title bestowed upon him (The word Wazirmeans minister in Arabic).

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