Memoirs of the badshahi mosque: notes on history and architecture based on archives, literature and

Memoirs of the Badshahi Mosque is an unconventional attempt to bring together diverse aspects of the Badshahi Mosque in a single narrative-aspects that are historical, political, and artistic at the same time. Even though many general studies have been done over the years, few have taken a critical approach towards the history of this monument. There is a striking peculiarity about this mosque which highlights the need for further research-the paradoxical nature of its renown. Fame, at times, becomes a veil; the very idea that we know all too well about the Badshahi Mosque has prevented us from delving into many obscure facets of its fascinating history.