The Badshahi Masjid (بادشاهى مسجد), literally the 'Royal Mosque', was built in 1674 by Aurangzeb. It is one of Lahore's best known landmarks, and epitomizes the beauty and grandeur of the Mughal era. Capable of accommodating 50,000 worshippers, it is the largest mosque in Pakistan.

Badshahi Masjid	View from outside	Wall from outside	Inside view
Gate from the inside	Gate from the outside	Courtyard	People washing up to pray
Minaret	Gate	Minaret and gate	Minaret

Recently a small museum has also been added to the mosque complex. It contains many artifacts considered holy to Muslims.

See also: List of famous mosques, Islamic architecture, Lahore Fort, Hazuri Bagh, Roshnai Gate

External links

• Pictures and information about Badshahi Masjid (http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/lahore/BADSHAHI.htm)
• A photograph of Badshahi Masjid (http://www.mango.itgo.com/lahore/badhshai%20mosque%20lahore%20fort%20view.jpg)