Sunehri Masjid / A one cloth house dabbi bazar lahore

Sunehri Mosque was built in 1753 when the empire was in decline during the reign of Muhammad Shah. The architectural style reflects influences of Sikh architecture from nearby Amritsar.
Local shopkeeper had objected to the construction of a large mosque in a congested area, so Bukhari Khan (Deputy Governor Lahore at that time) acquired a fatwa from local religious leaders in order for construction to begin.
The mosque was built on a plinth elevated 11 feet off of the bazaars surface, with shops occupying the ground floor beneath the mosque. The shops rents were used to pay for the mosque's upkeep.
The staircase in front of the mosque has 16 steps, and opens up to a small courtyard measuring 65 feet by 43 feet.
An ablution tank is in the centre of this courtyard. The prayer chamber measures 40 feet long, and 16 feet wide. The marble domes cover seven prayer chambers. Four lofty minarets stand at the four corners of the mosque.

The Sunehri mosque سنہری مسجد is located in the Kashmiri Bazaar, Rang Mehal Walled City of Lahore, province of Punjab. It's is built in a late Mughal architecture-era. An ablution tank is in the centre of this courtyard, The marble domes cover seven prayer chambers, its 11 feet up from the bazar, 16 Stairs inFront, So its not Accessible from the WheelChair There is No Parking space available, Sunehri Mosque was built in 1753 AD when the Mughal empire was in decline. The architect of the mosque was Nawab Behkari Khan, Deputy Governor of Lahore during the reign of Muhammad Shah. Its surrounded with Bazar shops of Garments and pots And food Stalls. If you are visiting Lahore you should must Visit this place.

The bazaar that leads to Sunehri Masjid is beautiful, crowdy and typical Lahori bazaar that you gonna Love. Masjid itself in a good shape and structure and it has some beautiful mosaics. The wuddhu khana has a huge old style fountain which looks great but in person it wasnt look after or properly maintained

Sunehri Mosque, Lahore

Sunehri Mosque, Lahore

The Sunehri Mosque is a late Mughal architecture-era mosque in the Walled City of Lahore, province of Punjab. It is located in the Kashmiri Bazaar of the Walled City of Lahore, next to Masjid Wazir Khan.

The Sunehri Mosque was built in 1753 AD when the Mughal empire was in decline. The architect of the mosque was Nawab Behkari Khan, Deputy Governor of Lahore during the reign of Muhammad Shah.

During Sikh rule, the function of the mosque was seized by Sikh rulers and converted into a gurdwara. It was restored in the late 1820 AD after Fakir Azizuddin persuaded Ranjit Singh to transfer ownership back to the Muslim community. The Muslim community was required to reduce the volume of the call to prayer, and forfeited rent from the leasing of shops.

The mosque was built on a plinth elevated 11 feet from the bazaars surface with shops occupying the ground floor beneath the mosque. The shops’ rents were used to pay for mosque's upkeep. The architectural style of the mosque reflects influences of Sikh architecture from nearby Amritsar.

The staircase in front of the mosque has 16 steps, and opens up to a small irregular shape courtyard measuring 65 feet by 43 feet. An ablution tank is in the centre of this courtyard. The prayer chamber measures 40 feet long, and 16 feet wide. The mosque has a gateway, which measures 21.3 metres in length and a courtyard that measures 161.5 by 160.6 metres (530 ft. × 527 ft.). The marble domes cover prayer chambers. Four lofty minarets stand at the four corners of the mosque's prayer hall, each with an outer circumference of 20 metres (66 ft.), soaring up to 54 metres (177 ft.).

It's 270 Year Old Masjid
Three Dome of the masjid similar to Golden Temple Located In Amritsar India

Unlike the Wazir Khan Masjid and Badshahi Masjid which were built at the zenith of the Mughal Empire in the 17th century, the Sunehri Mosque was built in 1753 when the empire was in decline.
There are generally two three ways to visit Sunehri Masjid.one from Delhi Gate go straight and where Masjid Wazir Khan end u see two roads.keep the left one which is going to Kashmiri ghati, dabi bazar, saaid mitha bazar u will see Masjid's golden tombs, u can also approach it from shah Alam then Rang mahal and from suha bazar u take right turn and u see Sunheri Masjid.

Very bad washrooms! They are located on entrance! Nothing ever got spent over it. Lahore walled city management authority is performing poor.

The Sunheri Mosque (سنہری مسجد,  'Golden Mosque'), is a late Mughal architecture-era mosque in the Walled City of Lahore, capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab.

Sunehri Mosque is located in the Walled City of Lahore. Sunehri Mosque was built in 1753.

The architect of the mosque was Nawab Bukhari Khan, deputy governor of Lahore during the reign of Muhammad Shah.

The mosque was built on a plinth elevated 11 feet off of the bazaars surface, with shops occupying the ground floor beneath the mosque. The shops rents were used to pay for the mosque's upkeep.

The staircase in front of the mosque has 16 steps, and opens up to a small courtyard measuring 65 feet by 43 feet. An ablution tank is in the centre of this courtyard. The prayer chamber measures 40 feet long, and 16 feet wide. The mosque has a gateway, which measures 21.3 metres in length and a courtyard that measures 161.5 by 160.6 metres (530 ft × 527 ft). The marble domes cover seven prayer chambers. Four lofty minarets stand at the four corners of the mosque, each with an outer circumference of 20 metres (66 ft), soaring up to 54 metres (177 ft).

Minarets were resurfaced while the domes were re-gilded, while new marble floors were installed.

Unlike the Wazir Khan Mosque and Badshahi Mosque which were built at the zenith of the Mughal Empire in the 17th century, the Sunehri Mosque was built in 1753 when the empire was in decline.

The architect of the mosque was Nawab Bukhari Khan, deputy governor of Lahore during the reign of Muhammad Shah.

Local shopkeeper had objected to the construction of a large mosque in a congested area, so Bukhari Khan acquired a fatwa from local religious leaders in order for construction to begin.

Sunehri mosque is so beautiful and so attractive mosque. Mughal constructed 3 sunehri mosque 2 are in india one is in lahore in side dehli gate at shahi guzargah. This masque is full covered with wall fresco and all amazing work i love this mosque but unfortunately due to encroachment no one can easily watch this mosque from distance.

Beautiful mosque. Unique islamic heritage

Water pool on the entrance and beautiful art work with holden tombs

The Sunheri Mosque (سنہری مسجد ‎, or Golden Mosque), also known as the Talai Mosque, is a late Mughal architecture-era mosque in the Walled City of Lahore, capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab.

Unlike the Wazir Khan Mosque and Badshahi Mosque which were built at the zenith of the Mughal Empire in the 17th century, the Sunehri Mosque was built in 1753 when the empire was in decline.

The architect of the mosque was Nawab Bukhari Khan, deputy governor of Lahore during the reign of Muhammad Shah. Local shopkeeper had objected to the construction of a large mosque in a congested area, so Bukhari Khan acquired a fatwa from local religious leaders in order for construction to begin.

Couldn’t go inside the Masjid as I was with family. We walked from Badshahi mosque to Dehli gate and sunehi masjid came just before Masjid wazir khan. Its very very congested street with lots of shoppers. Haleem and laddo pethi wala is sitting right at the door step of Masjid. Good addition to Lahore’s cultural heritage.

The Sunehri Masjid of Lahore

National heritage left to decay
In the hustle and bustle of the dazzling Kashmiri Bazaar one cannot ignore the majestic, glittering monument the Sunehri Masjid or the Golden Mosque standing on the masonry platform, about one storey above street level. It is a small mosque but a remarkably handsome building, and combines perfect symmetry of form.
The mosque has three gilded domes (golden domes) which are the key features and main focus point. They also make it unique inside the Walled City of Lahore. Due to its gilded domes this mosque is named Sunehri or Golden Mosque. The inner prayer hall is decorated with pulsating fresco work and floral designs. On the north and south of the mosque, small white dome-lets are seen, which give a fine-looking border to the site. Four tall minarets add to the exquisiteness of this mosque.
At present, the area near the mosque is the busiest inside the Walled City of Lahore. The Waan Market (known for handmade twisted twine furniture) is located outside the mosque. The bazaar is extremely colourful and gives one the typical feel of the vibrant Walled City. The mosque is also part of the Royal Trail that starts from Delhi Gate. Temporary stalls are also located outside the mosque. Dahi Bhalay and Laddo Pithi Walay (local foodstuff) of this area are considered among famous eateries.
The mosque was built in 1749-53 AD by Nawab Mir Syed Bhakri Khan, the Naib Subedar of Lahore at the time when Mir Moin-ul-Mulk was the Subedar during the reign of the Emperor Mohammad Shah. Syed Bhakri was a simple Sufi and religious minded person interested in literature and fine arts. The mosque was built amid much controversy. The locals of the area resisted the construction of mosque in a central crossing place of Rang Mahal and Kashmiri Bazaar, thinking it would hinder the locals and traffic movement. According to various historic accounts, another controversy over the construction of the mosque was an already existing mosque nearby. The mosque was built after a “Fatwa” from Islamic scholars of the area, who declared that all land belongs to Allah and there is no harm if a mosque is constructed near another one.
During the Sikh rule, the mosque was used for different activities. The floor was plastered with different filthy materials which were against the sanctity of the mosque. Later, the Sikh Holy Book was also placed inside the mosque and it was turned into their worship place. The Muslims at that time were offended and dejected over the misuse. The Mohammedans in Lahore during the same period requested the influential Muslim families the Faqirs, Aziz Uddin and Noor Uddin, to approach the Maharaja for restoring the mosque and handing it back to the Muslims. After many negotiations the mosque was handed over to the Muslims but the shops outside remained an issue. The Sikhs demanded that the call for prayers or “Azan” should not be made loudly. The Muslims, to save the sanctity of the mosque, agreed to it. When the British took over Punjab, they handed over the shops to the Muslims and restored the mosque again.
It was restored by USAID in 2012 but unfortunately not much is maintained now. It is not as well kept as Wazir Khan Mosque. The mosque is not accessible to tourists as most of the time (other than prayers) it is locked. It is no doubt a heritage and must be kept open for tourists and the general public.

Sunehri Masjid (Golden Mosque) (built 1749)

The Sunehri Masjid is a relative latecomer to Lahore's traditional cityscape, having been built in 1753 during the waning years of the Mughal empire by Nawab Bhikari Khan, the Deputy of Lahore during the tenure of Governor Mir Mu'in al-Mulk Mir Munoo. It stands on a small plot of land where one street diverges into two. When Nawab Bhikari Khan acquired the property, it was a vacant parcel of land at the chowk (square) of Kashmiri Bazaar. He was required to obtain a special fatwa from Muslim scholars to construct the mosque, as the local authorities has been concerned that the construction of a building in the square would interrupt the flow of traffic.

The pre-eminent architectural historian Kamil Khan Mumtaz is highly critical of the design, writing:

"On close inspection the corruption of Mughal forms is revealed in every detail. The bulbous Mughal domes are now exaggerated into the form of grotesque vegetables capped with slender drooping leaves. The merlons have become naga hoods, and the column stalks growing out of cabbages that blossom into life-like lotuses. "

Walled city cloth market (Dabbi Bazar included) is one of the oldest fabric retail and wholesale. One can find all kinds of ladies, gentes stitched, semi-stitched, and fabric on base price. But one must have a guide alonge if going first time in Dabbi Bazar. Crooked narrow street are hard to remember. I recommend one visit as must to enliven the old heritage

Sunehri Masjid lies on the same street of Masjid Wazir Khan, the street is quiet eventful, you enter from Hstorical Delhi Gate in the old district of Lahore, Shahi Hamam, Masjid Wazir Khan and then Sunheri Mosque the street ends towards the Lahore fort, Sunheri masjid again was build in Mughal era in around 1750's

Beautiful historical heritage of Pakistan, situated at junction of Kashmiri bazar and Rang Mahal.

This mosque is very fantastic as depicting the art of Mughal Emperors. The golden top caps with white color walls representing a fascinating color combination.

Sonehri Mosque, also known as Masjid Talai (Talai=sonehri or golden), is a late-Mughal structure built by Nawab Bhikari Khan, son of Raushauddawla Turrabbaz Khan, Governor of Lahore during the viceroyalty of Mir Moin-ul-Mulk or Mir Mannu (d. 1753), well known for his victorious battle with Ahmad Shah Durrani in Sirhind (1748).

Bhikari Khan himself acted as confidante of Mir Mannu's wife, who, on the death of her husband, acted as regent for her infant son. Known for his piety, Bhikari Khan constructed his mosque in Chowk Kashmiri Bazaar.  According to epigraphical evidence provided on the facade of the prayer chamber, the mosque was built in 1749.  The somewhat irregular plan of the mosque and necessity of providing two access staircases was due to the constrained site conditions. Although he was permitted to occupy an open space in the chowk (square) he could not persuade the religious authorities to allow incorporation of an existing small mosque into the new structure. Historian and Engineer Kanhaiya Lal credits Deputy Commissioner Lahore, Captain Nisbet in bringing Bhikari Khan's concept to fruition one hundred years later, by demolishing the small mosque in question and incorporating the space within Sonehri Mosque compound.
Built on a raised vaulted platform about 11 feet above the surrounding level, the structure covers a rectangular area measuring 102 feet by 45 feet. The basement is composed of deep, narrow cells. A flight of sixteen steps has been provided against a small entrance gate on the east. An open courtyard measuring 65 feet by 43 feet, with an ablution tank 25 feet by 27 feet, has been provided in front of the prayer chamber, measuring 40 feet by 16 feet. The northeast and southeast corners of the prayer chamber have minarets which rise 46 feet 9 inches, crowned with blind pavilions. The eastern facade of the prayer chamber, including the corner minarets, is lime-plastered, with panels of various sizes which originally had fresco decoration.
The prayer chamber is a single-aisle 3-bay structure, surmounted by 3 distinctive copper domes carrying polished gilding, which due to its shine, is visible from a great distance. Its four minarets marking the four extremities are also capped by golden cupolas, and are a reconstruction since their collapse in the earthquake of 1905.
The prayer chamber is divided into three compartments by four centered cusped arches carried on jambs nearly three feet thick. The central bay, nearly square and measuring around 15 feet, is bigger than those flanking it. In the centre of the western wall is the mihrab, balanced by similar niches in each of the two side bays. Pointed arched openings are provided in the eastern facade. The entire interim is decorated with frescos work. However, much of it was badly repainted later.
The roof of the mosque carries double bulbous domes with a high neck at the springing level, on which there is a row of pseudo-acanthus leaves. The domes are crowned with pinnacles and gilded. The core of each dome is of masonry, over which a casing of wood has been applied. Copper plates have been fixed over the wooden casing. The central dome is the largest.
The foresight of Bhikari Khan in elevating the mosque above shops—the rent from shops providing a source of revenue—ensured the upkeep of the mosque even during most of the Sikh rule. It was only when the Garanth Sahib (Sikh Holy Book) was placed in the adjacent baoli (stepped well) of Ranjit Singh, that complaints of disturbance from the azan (Muslim call for prayers) began to be voiced by the Sikh community. The orders of Ranjit Singh for dispossessing the imam (the custodian of the mosque) and placing the Garanth in the mosque were received with dismay by the Muslim populace. According to Kanhaiya Lal it was the efforts of Fakir Aziz-ud-Din and Noor-ud-Din in enlisting support of Gullu Mashki (the watercarrier in high favour with Mahrani Jindan), to influence Ranjit Singh that resulted in the reversal of the Sikh ruler's decision. The undertaking given by the imam included reduced pit