Badshahi Mosque Chiniot

 The Badshahi Mosque in Chiniot, also known as the Shahi Mosque, is a stunning 17th-century mosque located in Chiniot, Punjab, Pakistan ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶. Built under the supervision of Mughal Grand Vizier Saadullah Khan between 1648 and 1655, this beautiful mosque boasts a striking design and architecture ¹ ² ³ ⁶.

Here are some interesting facts about the Badshahi Mosque in Chiniot:

- *Architecture*: The mosque is an exceedingly handsome edifice of hewn stone obtained from the hills near Chiniot, set on a high podium with perimeter shops ² ³.
- *Design*: The main prayer hall has 7 bays long on the north-south sides and 3 bays deep on the east-west side, topped by three domes ².
- *Decoration*: The external façades are distinguished by their prominent decoration and by the four corner towers ².
- *History*: The mosque was built by Nawab Saadullah Khan, Prime Minister under Shah Jahan, who was a native of Chiniot ¹ ² ³ ⁶.

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