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The Badshahi Masjid is a monumental 17th-century mosque located in Lahore, Pakistan. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671, it was constructed primarily from red sandstone and white marble, featuring a vast central courtyard capable of accommodating tens of thousands of worshippers. Remaining one of the largest mosques in the world, it serves as a major religious site for local Muslims and a prominent architectural landmark.
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Badshahi Masjid ranks #7 of 419 in the Mosque ranking, behind Masjid Wazir Khan, ahead of Mosque of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
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Who built the Badshahi Masjid?
The Badshahi Masjid was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673. It stands as one of the final monumental architectural achievements of the Mughal Empire.
What materials were used to build the Badshahi Masjid?
The massive mosque was constructed primarily from red sandstone, which gives the building its distinctive, imposing exterior color. The intricate decorative elements and the massive central prayer chamber are extensively inlaid with white marble.
Where is the Badshahi Masjid located?
The mosque is located in Lahore, Pakistan, serving as one of the city's most iconic historical landmarks. It sits directly across from the famous Lahore Fort, another major historical complex from the Mughal era.
How many people can the Badshahi Masjid hold?
The Badshahi Masjid features a vast central courtyard that was designed to accommodate tens of thousands of worshippers. Today, it remains one of the largest mosques in the world, capable of holding over 100,000 people during major Islamic holidays.
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