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Masjid Wazir Khan

(Masjid Wazir Khan)

The Masjid Wazir Khan located inside the city in Lahore, is famous for its extensive faience tile work.It has been represented as mole on the cheek of Lahore. it absolutely was Built in seven years beginning around 1634-1635 A.D. throughout the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.It was designed by Shaikh Ilm ud din Ansari a native of Chiniot .who rose to be the court medical man to Shah Jahan and later, the Governor of Lahore.Wazir Khan acquired an oversized tract of land in Lahore delimited by the Old Delhi Gate to the East and also the Lahore Fort to the West.

(Master piece of architecture)

On the corners of the Masjid are 107 feet high octagonal minarets with 69 steps decorated with mosaic tiles.The mosque's distinguishing architectural feature is the use of minarets at each of its four corners the first time such a design was employed in Lahore.It is the master piece of architecture.

(Tomb of  Syed Muhammad.Ishaq )

 There is a grave in the courtyard that of Syed Muhammad Ishaq a saint from Iran who settled in Lahore during Tughlak dynasty.who died in the 14th century therefore tomb is older than masjid (Mosque).Lovely Pigeons and birds flying in the court area increase the beauty of masjid.The people are It is the most effective place go visit..