About Wazir Khan Mosque
Built in the 1630s under Shah Jahan, Wazir Khan Mosque is celebrated as the most richly decorated Mughal mosque of its era, a riot of kashi-kari (cut-tile mosaic) and fresco covering almost every surface, inside and out.
Tucked into the dense lanes of the Walled City near Delhi Gate, it sits along the Royal Trail and remains an active place of worship. Its recently conserved courtyard, calligraphy and floral tilework reward slow, close looking.
Highlights
- Kashi-kari tilework, Intricate cut-tile mosaic in blues, greens, oranges and yellows.
- Calligraphy, Persian and Arabic inscriptions across the facades.
- The chowk, The restored square before the mosque, once a cultural hub.
- Minarets, Climbable views over the Walled City (access permitting).
Nearby & related sites
Shahi Hammam
A beautifully restored 1635 Mughal bathhouse with rare surviving frescoes.
Read guide →Delhi Gate
The historic eastern gateway and start of the Walled City's Royal Trail.
Read guide →The Royal Trail (Shahi Guzargah)
The restored processional route from Delhi Gate to Lahore Fort.
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3–4 hoursWalled City Walking Tour
Delhi Gate to the Fort on foot, Shahi Hammam, Wazir Khan Mosque and living bazaars.
From $45 pp