Entrance to interior of Masjid Mahabat Khan.
A very famous mosque in the old city, located in the centre of the gold smith market, was built by Mahabat Khan, governor of Peshawar, during the period of famous Mughal emperors Shah Jehan and Auregzeb, in 1670 AD. which reflects the Mughal architecture and the most famous artisans of the Sub-continent took part in its construction. The interior part of the mosque was decorated with floral work and calligraphy.