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Wazir Khan Mosque

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The Wazir Khan Mosque is 17th century mosque located in Lahore, capital of the Pakistan Punjab. The mosque was build during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Construction of Wazir Khan Mosque began in 1634 and it was completed in 1641 .It is considered to be the most Beautifully decorated Mughal-era mosque,Wazir Khan Mosque is known  for its intricate faience tile work known as kashi-kari. Location The mosque is located in the Walled City of Lahore along the southern side of Lahore's Shahi Guzargah.The mosque is situated approximately 260 metres west of the Delhi Gate, where the Shahi Hammam of mosque is located.The mosque also faces a town square known as Wazir Khan Chowk, and the Chitta Gate Lahore. Background The mosque consists of the tomb of the Sufi saint Syed Muhammad Ishaq Gazruni, also known as Miran Badshah. The mosque was commissioned by the chief physician of the Mughal Court, Ilam-ud-din Ansari, who was commonly known as Wazir Khan. Wazi...
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Noor Mehal

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The Noor Mehal is located in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. It was built in 1872 like an Italian chateau on neoclassical lines, now it is co-owned by Sajid Ali Isar And Malik Farhan. It belonged to the Nawabs of Bahawalpur princely state, during British period.Its area is  about 44,600 square feet. Noor Mehal is considered as one of the hidden gems of Bahawalpur , due to the lack of knowing and publicity. The palace is open to public. It is currently in the possession of the Pakistan Army and is used as a state guest house for holding state durbars and meetings with foreign delegations. Architecture. The construction of Noor palace was undertaken by Nawab Sadiq Muhammad Khan, who was also known as the Shah Jahan of Bahawalpur for his passion of constructing beautiful buildings. It was build by Mr. Heennan ,the state engineer of that time.The material of the palace and its furniture was imported from England and Italy.it was completed at the cost of Rs. 1.2 million of tha...
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