Last Sunday I decided to go in Old Lahore to see those small narrow streets. I like the way people live in those areas. Long time ago I saw Wazir Khan Mosque in one of the Pakistani movies "Khuda key liye" and I always wanted to visit that place. So at last I got a chance to visit that fascinating place. I took my new camera and headed towards my destination. As this was my first time going to old Lahore and I didn't know much about the place I took some help with GPS
I reached Delhi gate first which is really a big gate and it is being renovated by the funds of World Bank. Vehicles weren't allowed to go in so I continued on foot. After passing through the beautiful old bazar I reached Wazir Khan mosque which looks astonishingly beautiful.
It is in good condition I must say that.
This mosque has been described as 'a mole on the check of Lahore'. It was built in seven years, starting around 1634-1635 AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
Door to Mosque.
The detail work of Wazir Khan Mosque is incomparable to anything that I have very seen. The use of colours and the art work panels are the most striking.
The unique patterns engraved in the soul of Wazir Khan Mosque enlighten us with the traditions, talents of our Mughal Architects which made these ages ago.
Main gate from the inside looks fab.
Tomb of Syed Muhammad Ishaq in the mosque is worth seeing.
Rows of shops outside the mosque (one of the earliest mosques to introduce such a concept).
And frankly speaking now this concept is adopted by every mosque to earn revenue.
I love this pic. A lot of pigeons were sitting on this minaret.
Mysterious door. Wonder what is behind this door.
I love this pic. I am proud of myself :p
Arabic calligraphy on glazed tile. This pic explains why Wazir Khan Mosque is famous for its extensive faience tile work.
Hope you liked this post.
To see more pictures you can visit my flickr account :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ansabmahmood/sets/72157632905256968/
I reached Delhi gate first which is really a big gate and it is being renovated by the funds of World Bank. Vehicles weren't allowed to go in so I continued on foot. After passing through the beautiful old bazar I reached Wazir Khan mosque which looks astonishingly beautiful.
It is in good condition I must say that.
This mosque has been described as 'a mole on the check of Lahore'. It was built in seven years, starting around 1634-1635 AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan.
Door to Mosque.
The detail work of Wazir Khan Mosque is incomparable to anything that I have very seen. The use of colours and the art work panels are the most striking.
The unique patterns engraved in the soul of Wazir Khan Mosque enlighten us with the traditions, talents of our Mughal Architects which made these ages ago.
Main gate from the inside looks fab.
Tomb of Syed Muhammad Ishaq in the mosque is worth seeing.
Rows of shops outside the mosque (one of the earliest mosques to introduce such a concept).
And frankly speaking now this concept is adopted by every mosque to earn revenue.
I love this pic. A lot of pigeons were sitting on this minaret.
Mysterious door. Wonder what is behind this door.
I love this pic. I am proud of myself :p
Arabic calligraphy on glazed tile. This pic explains why Wazir Khan Mosque is famous for its extensive faience tile work.
Hope you liked this post.
To see more pictures you can visit my flickr account :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ansabmahmood/sets/72157632905256968/
God bless you.when i saw masjid wazir khan i was simply amazed by so much architectural beauty tucked away in a peaceful corner of old lahore.love all your shots esp the one with pigeons,the door and the veranda shot.keep up the good work.
ReplyDeletethank u so much :)
Deletethese words mean a lot to me :)