Historical Shershah Suri (1486-1545) Mosque Bhera, Punjab, Pakistan (Bhera) | premises

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Due to military and administrative importance of Bhera, 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. 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.