Ali Muhammad Khan Masjid
Another old masjid of Multan, which is still in good condition, is
Masjid Ali Muhammad Khan, which is also known as Mosque Wali Muhammad
Khan. It is an excellent building, situated in the busiest Chowk Bazaar
of the city. It was built by Nawab Ali Mohammad Khan Khakwani in 1757 (1171 A.H.) when he was the governor of Multan under Ahmad Shah Durrani.
The mosque is provided with a reservoir for the ablutions, baths, and a
large hall for prayers. During the Sikh period, the gateway of the
Mosque was used as the courthouse of the Nazim, while its great hall was
utilized for keeping the Granth, or the holy book of the Sikhs. The
Mosque was restored to the Muslims by the British Government at the
commencement of the British rule.
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