For the first 70 years since its construction in 1673, the mosque was best-known merely for its massive size and was visible from nearly ten miles away. The assets of an urban center, the Badshahi mosque was an emblem of power within the Mughal Empire. Cursed by its size and location, soon the region was thrown into civil war and ended up being overtaken by Sikhs, and the mosque began a new history where it was exploited for military purposes. At the turn of the century, Sikhs came in control of Lahore and started using the mosque as a stable for horses and other military units. Fifty years later all through the Sikh war, guns were mounted on the 170-foot high minarets in order to bombard a bunch that had taken shelter at the Lahore Fort. Throughout British rule, the mosque ended up being used for military storage and was in a horrible state by the end of it. After 1947, when Pakistan became independent, the mosque was returned to its original glory and extensive repairs were undertaken.
Can be reached in 35 minutes via Lahore – Kasur Rd using a cab or car
Distance: 10.7 km
Cab Fare: 400 PKR
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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