Shahi Mosque Chiniot The conservation of the Shahi mosque at Chiniot, emphasized the use of local craftsmen and original materials in an effort to redefine the original structure, details and settings. The 16th century Shahi mosque is located in the heart of Chiniot city. It was structurally sound before the restoration, which involved the eradication of several additional spaces which had altered the original massing, and the reconstitution of the decoration. The mosque is set on a single-storey podium with perimeter shops. The external façades are distinguished by their prominent decoration and by the four corner towers. The internal court has an ablution pool and three domes over a gallery bordering the prayer hall. The intervention, mainly minor repairs and redecoration, was important to re-establish the prominence of the mosque within the urban fabric.
This Masjid was built in 1655 and its construction was started in1646. History of this Masjid is is controversial as who made it, whom's order and exact construction date.
This Masjid is replica of few Mughal constructions in the region like Jamia Masjid, Dehli, Dehli Fort and Laal Qila (fort) India. Jamia Masjid and Dehli Fort, India were built under the supervision of Saadullah Khan and history says that this Masjid was also built by him. Saadullah Khan was Prime Minister of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and he supervise many Mughal constructions.This is the shot of inside of the Masjid based on arches and floral miniature painting on its ceiling. Ceiling is stand on eight pillars in a row and there are four rows all together in hall. Masjid situated in Chiniot, Punjab. Pakistan.
