Shahi Mosque, Chitral
Mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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The Shahi Mosque is the main mosque in the town of Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is located on the bank of the Chitral river adjacent to the Chitral Fort. It was the principal mosque of Chitral at the time of the existence of the State of Chitral.[4][5] The mosque was built on the orders of the ruler Shuja ul-Mulk in 1924.[1][6]
DistrictChitral
ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
| Shahi Mosque شاہی مسجد | |
|---|---|
| |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| District | Chitral |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Chitral District |
 Interactive map of Shahi Mosque شاہی مسجد | |
| Coordinates | 35°51′20″N 71°47′22″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Completed | 1924 [1][2] |
| Construction cost | 9 Lakh Rupees |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Dome | 3 [3] |
| Minaret | 2 [3] |
| Materials | Red sandstone, marble |
