Shahi Mosque

This article is about the mosque in Pakistan. For similarly-named mosques, see Shahi Masjid.
For other uses, see Shahi Mahal and Mosque.
Shahi Mosque
جامع مسجد شاہی
The mosque exterior in 2012
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusMosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationChiniot, Punjab
CountryPakistan
Geographic coordinates31°43′12″N 72°58′37″E / 31.72000°N 72.97694°E / 31.72000; 72.97694
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Groundbreaking1646
Completed1655
Specifications
Dome(s)Three
Minaret(s)Four

Shahi Mosque (Urdu: جامع مسجد شاہی) is a historic 17th century mosque located in Chiniot, Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2]

Constructed between 1646 and 1655, the mosque was built under supervision of Mughal Grand Vizier Saadullah Khan at the place where he had received his education.[1][3] It was designed by the local artists, and consists of three domes and four minarets.[4]

The interior of the mosque

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Shahi Mosque: Chiniot's timeless glory". The Express Tribune. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  2. ^ "These photos will take you on a magical trip through Chiniot". Dawn. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  3. ^ Shahi Mosque at Chiniot Population Census of Pakistan, 1961: District Census Report, Part 2, Volume 16 (page 1) via Google Books website
  4. ^ Gondal, Mazhar Abbas (December 25, 2022). "History neglected". The News International. Retrieved February 16, 2025.

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