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
Shahi Mosque is located in Punjab, Pakistan
Shahi Mosque
Location of the mosque in Punjab
Geographic coordinates31°43′12″N 72°58′37″E / 31.72000°N 72.97694°E / 31.72000; 72.97694
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Specifications
Dome(s)Three (maybe more)
Minaret(s)Two

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

Them mosque was built under supervision of Mughal Grand Vizier Saadullah Khan.[1][3][4]

See also

The interior of the mosque

References

  1. ^ a b "Shahi Mosque: Chiniot's timeless glory". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 1 May 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  2. ^ "These photos will take you on a magical trip through Chiniot". Dawn (newspaper). 24 February 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  3. ^ Gazetteer of the Jhanq District via Google Books website. Punjab Government Press. 1884.
  4. ^ Shahi Mosque at Chiniot Population Census of Pakistan, 1961: District Census Report, Part 2, Volume 16 (page 1) via Google Books website

Media related to Shahi Mosque, Chiniot at Wikimedia Commons