The Wazir Khan Mosque
It is famous for its extensive faience tile work. It has been described as 'a mole on the cheek of Lahore'. It was built in seven years, starting around 1634-1635 AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan. It was built by Shaikh Ilm-ud-din Ansari, a native of Chiniot, who rose to be the court physician to Shah Jahan and the governor of Lahore. He was commonly known as Wazir Khan. (The word wazir means 'minister' in Urdu.) The mosque is inside the Inner City and is easiest accessed from Delhi Gate.
took this picture at 5 am in morning to preserve the natural bond of day and night.
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