Sher
Shah Suri Mosque Bhera
Right Minaret Of the Mosque
Due to military and
administrative importance of Bhera , Sultan Sher Shah
Suri (1540-1545 ) constructed a grand mosque at Bhera ,
outside the wall city along the road. The style and
structure closely resembles Mughal architecture.During
Sikh regime 1799 , the grand mosque was used as a stable
by Sikhs.
Historical Shershah Suri Mosque
Bhera
( Photo was taken from the Sargodha Road )
The mosque was rebuilt by the
efforts of Mufti Ahmad Uddin Bugvi in 1858 .The mosque
consists of 3 large dombs , one central and two on sides.
Small bricks have been used in the construction. Present
establishment comprises upon Quran Hall , Hadith Hall ,
Boarding house , Central water pool & two minarets.
Bugvia family is responsible for the management and
maintenance of the mosque since 1858. The first official
custodian was Ahmad Uddin Bugvi .
Persian Writings in the main
entrance of mosque
Hadith Hall
Writing on the inner side of
right minaret.
An Association "Majlis e Markazia
Hizbul Ansar " ( group of helpers ) is looking after the great mosque.
Their Web
Address is http://www.oocities.org/jamiaazizia
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