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Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan, built between 1634 and 1641 under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and named after the renowned physician and later Viceroy of Punjab Hakim Ilmud Din Ansari, who was given the title "Wazir Khan" by the Emperor.
Situated within Lahore's walled city, its faience tiles and fine fresco art make the Wazir Khan mosque one of Lahore's most notable architectural complexes. It is currently on the UNESCO World Heritage's tentative List.
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APA Style
Usmani, H. T. (2023, October 11). Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18013/wazir-khan-mosque-lahore/
Chicago Style
Usmani, Hiba Taha. "Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore." World History Encyclopedia, October 11, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18013/wazir-khan-mosque-lahore/.
MLA Style
Usmani, Hiba Taha. "Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore." World History Encyclopedia, 11 Oct 2023, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18013/wazir-khan-mosque-lahore/.
