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Photo: Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of PakistanField guides / Punjab / Baoli & Mosque
Field guide · Heritage
The baoli and the mosque are located on the north-western fringe of the village, constructed by Sher Khan during the time of Akbar.
The baoli is square in plan with 9 bays in three aisles. Adjacent to the baoli, on the south-eastern side the remains of a mosque are found, probably built along with the baoli. The three-bay sanctuary has a vaulted passage on either side of the central bay. The same feature also exists in Badshahi Mosque, Lahore. The mosque appears to be three domed structures as the dome of the southern bay still exists. The mosque is in ruined condition.
Why go
The baoli is square, with nine bays in three aisles. The mosque adjoining it to the south-east has a three-bay sanctuary with a vaulted passage on either side of the central bay — the same device used a century later at the Badshahi Mosque. Of its three domes, only the southern still stands.
An early instance of an architectural arrangement that became standard in imperial Mughal mosque design.
Look at the vaulted passages flanking the central bay, then look for the same thing at the Badshahi Mosque.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to March.
Getting there, Sheikhupura is about 40 km north-west of Lahore, an easy morning's run from the city.
Allow, One to two hours.
Straight-line distance from Baoli & Mosque, within 30 km.
