The Mai Qamro Mosque is an early-16th-century Mughal-era mosque located in the Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan. In 2026, it was listed among the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.
Location The mosque is situated west of Bagh Jogian village and stands across the Soan River from Pharwala Fort in the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan.
History The mosque was built in the early 16th century during the rise of the Mughal Empire and is named after Mai Qamro, a historical figure believed to have been the wife of Gakhar ruler Hathi Khan.
Architecture The mosque was built with local limestone and sandstone and decorated with terracotta tiles; it includes a rectangular layout and three low domes.
See also List of World Heritage Sites in Pakistan
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