Which mosque in Lahore is celebrated for its 17th-century glazed-tile mosaic decoration?

Wazir Khan Mosque is the Lahore mosque celebrated for its 17th-century glazed-tile mosaic decoration.

The mosque was commissioned by Hakim Ilmuddin, known as Wazir Khan, who served as governor of Lahore under the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Construction began in 1634 and the complex was completed around 1641. It stands within Lahore’s historic walled city, near the Delhi Gate.

The building is especially known for its colourful kashi kari, or glazed-tile mosaic work, as well as painted decoration and calligraphy. Its plan includes a central courtyard surrounded by arcades, with corner minarets and a prayer hall. The richly ornamented entrance connects the mosque with Lahore’s traditional urban market environment.

Wazir Khan Mosque is often confused with the much larger Badshahi Mosque, also in Lahore. Badshahi Mosque was commissioned later by Aurangzeb and is celebrated primarily for its monumental scale, while Wazir Khan is particularly noted for surface decoration and urban craftsmanship.