Badshahi Masjid
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
.
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
A photograph of Badshahi Masjid
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