Badshahi Masjid (or the King’s Mosque) is situated in Lahore, Pakistan. Built in 1673, this is the 5th largest masjid in the world and one of the finest examples of Mughal/Islamic architecture. This design has a striking resemblance to the Jama Masjid in Dehli, India. If you’re really interested in the history, Wikipedia has an excellent entry on this place, but you’re here to see the pictures. So without further ado, I present to you, the magnificent Badshahi Masjid.
The main entrance
One of four large minarets
minaret – up close
The prayer chamber
A gurdwara (place of worship for Sikhs) adjacent to the masjid
The gold dome of the gurdwara
The gurdwara
The gurdwara
The gurdwara
Entrance to the prayer hall
Entrance with one of the small minarets
Two become one
Main entrance
Tiling on the pillars
Gurdwara in the back
Fascinating work inside the arches
Inside the pillar-joints
A lamp inside the main prayer hall
The detailing and the paintwork is breathtaking
More details
The arch
My favorite – the main prayer hall
An exterior view of the masjid
Minar-e-Pakistan
I fell into this hole while backing up for a shot
The main prayer hall
Renovation in progress
The minaret on the entrance
Can you spot the pigeon poop?
Floral paint work inside the main arch
Silhouette 1
Silhouette 2
Silhouette 3
My favorite silhouette (thank you Allah for the beautiful sunset)
Insanity at its best! 
Gorgeous architecture, excellent photos.
I appreciate the kind words, Robert. Glad you liked them.
No other words can describe how beautiful the mosque is 🙂
Thank you.
These photos brought such a sense of wonder and awe to my heart…
Thank you for the kind words, Sharon.
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