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The Badshahi Mosque, built at the height of Mughal architecture during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, is a testament to the Islamic and architectural heritage of Lahore. (built 1672-74).
Capturing shots of the Badshahi mosque in all its splendour is an inspiring and introspective activity. A testament to Lahore's Islamic and architectural heritage, the Badshahi Mosque was built at the height of Mughal architecture during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb. (built 1672-74).
The Badshahi Mosque was built at the height of Mughal architecture during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb. It is a symbol of Lahore's Islamic and architectural history. (built 1672-74).
Those who can imagine the time when the Moghuls ruled with such majesty and splendour would find spiritual meaning in visiting this historical relic.
The Gate to the Badshahi Mosque. Constructed by the Mughals' between 1671 and 1673 it was the largest mosque in the world upon construction. Lahore, Pakistan
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The Badshahi Mosque (Urdu: بادشاھی مسجد), or the 'Emperor's Mosque', in Lahore is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. It is Lahore's most famous landmark and a major tourist attraction epitomising the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal era. [Source Wikipedia]
This picture was taken from inside the mosque and the minarets you see form the main entrance to the mosque. I took some more pictures of the mosque, which I will post later.
The Badshahi Mosque (Urdu: بادشاھی مسجد), or the 'Emperor's Mosque', in Lahore is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. It is Lahore's most famous landmark and a major tourist attraction epitomising the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal era.
Capable of accommodating 10,000 worshippers in its main prayer hall and 100,000 in its courtyard and porticoes, it remained the largest mosque in the world from 1673 to 1986 (a period of 313 years), when overtaken in size by the completion of the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. Today, it remains the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world after the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca, the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
To appreciate its large size, the four minarets of the Badshahi Mosque are 13.9 ft (4.2 m) taller than those of the Taj Mahal and the main platform of the Taj Mahal can fit inside the 278,784 sq ft (25,899.9 m2) courtyard of the Badshahi Mosque, which is the largest mosque courtyard in the world.
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The Badshahi Mosque (Urdu: بادشاھی مسجد) or the 'King's Mosque' in Lahore, commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673, is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. Epitomising the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal era, it is Lahore's most famous landmark and a major tourist attraction.
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Badshahi mosque (Imperial) Lahore completed by Mughal Emperor Aurangzen in 1673,fifth largest mosque in world.Remained largest mosque in the world from 1673-1986 for period of 313 years
This picture of these lovely children was taken back in August 2001 on a trip to Pakistan and Central Asia.
The Badshahi Mosque was built on the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. Aurangzeb was the son of Shah Jahan who commissioned Taj Mahal built.
Visitors ariving at Badshahi Mosque Lahore early in the morning.
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The Badshahi Mosque (Punjabi, Urdu: بادشاہی مسجد) or the 'Royal Mosque' in Lahore, commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673, is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. Epitomising the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal era, it is Lahore's most famous landmark and a major tourist attraction.
Capable of accommodating 5,000 worshippers in its main prayer hall and a further 95,000 in its courtyard and porticoes, it remained the largest mosque in the world from 1673 to 1986 (a period of 313 years), when overtaken in size by the completion of the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. Today, it remains the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world after the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca, the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
To appreciate its large size, the four minarets of the Badshahi Mosque are 13.9 ft (4.2 m) taller than those of the Taj Mahal and the main platform of the Taj Mahal can fit inside the 278,784 sq ft (25,899.9 m2) courtyard of the Badshahi Mosque, which is the largest mosque courtyard in the world.
In 1993, the Government of Pakistan recommended the inclusion of the Badshahi Mosque as a World Heritage Site in UNESCO's World Heritage List, where it has been included in Pakistan's Tentative List for possible nomination to the World Heritage List by UNESCO.
Along with historical building of Lahore some interesting human activities are seen lined up along the side wall.
Another shot of the grand Badshahi mosque of Lahore. This is a shot from a very different angle of the building, a different viewpoint. This shot was shot using a lens mounted bi colour filter.