🕌 Badshahi Mosque (Lahore)
Pakistan
About This Sacred Site
The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore is one of the most iconic and beautiful mosques in the world. Built in 1673 by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, it was the largest mosque in the world for over 300 years. The mosque's vast courtyard can hold 100,000 worshippers, and its red sandstone and marble architecture represents the pinnacle of Mughal mosque design. Situated across from the Lahore Fort (both UNESCO World Heritage Sites), the Badshahi Mosque is a symbol of Pakistan's Mughal Islamic heritage.
Key Facts
- •Built in 1673 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb
- •Was the largest mosque in the world for over 300 years
- •The courtyard can accommodate 100,000 worshippers
- •Built of red sandstone with marble inlay and decorative frescoes
- •Located opposite the Lahore Fort, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Location
Coordinates: 31.5880, 74.3107
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