Shahi Mosque | |
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جامع مسجد شاہی | |
![]() The mosque exterior in 2012 | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Chiniot, Punjab |
Country | Pakistan |
Location of the mosque in Punjab | |
Geographic coordinates | 31°43′12″N 72°58′37″E / 31.72000°N 72.97694°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque architecture |
Groundbreaking | 1646 |
Completed | 1655 |
Specifications | |
Dome(s) | Three |
Minaret(s) | Four |
Shahi Mosque (Urdu: جامع مسجد شاہی) is a historic 17th century mosque located in Chiniot, Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2]
Constructed between 1646 and 1655, the mosque was built under supervision of Mughal Grand Vizier Saadullah Khan at the place where he had received his education.[1][3] It was designed by the local artists, and consists of three domes and four minarets.[4]