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The Badshahi Masjid in Lahore was built by ________.

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
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Aurangzeb

Badshahi Masjid Builder Identified

The iconic Badshahi Masjid, located in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Construction of the mosque commenced in 1671 CE and concluded in 1673 CE during Aurangzeb's rule.

It stands as one of the largest mosques in South Asia and is a significant example of Mughal architecture.

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