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Bādshāhī Mosque
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Badshahi Mosque Wudu space Ornate interior hallway of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, featuring intricate arches, patterned ceiling, chandeliers, and marble floors.
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Bādshāhī Mosque

mosque, Lahore, Pakistan
Also known as: Imperial Mosque
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Badshahi Mosque
Badshahi Mosque Constructed by Aurangzeb between 1671 and 1673, the Badshahi (Imperial) Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, is among the biggest mosques in Pakistan.

The Bādshāhī Mosque is a mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. It is one of the largest mosques in the world and a significant example of Mughal architecture. The mosque, along with the nearby Lahore Fort, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. The mosque was constructed between 1671 and 1673.1

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