Wazir Khan Mosque - Definition

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

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