Correspondence to M.A. Jinnah: The Badshahi Mosque Restoration Appeal

Sub title : A National Appeal for the Preservation of Islamic Heritage in Lahore

Subject: Cultural Heritage Preservation | Islamic Architecture | Badshahi Mosque | Public Fundraising

Date of publication: 1938

Language: English

Page: 5 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27822

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Badshahi Mosque -- Lahore -- Aga Khan -- Sir Sikander Hyat Khan | Heritage Conservation -- Mosque Restoration -- Muslim Heritage -- Public Appeal -- Fundraising -- Government of India.

Abstract: This collection consists of a formal letter from the Government of India to M.A. Jinnah, soliciting his support for a public fundraising appeal to restore and maintain the historic Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. The documents include the detailed appeal itself, which outlines the architectural and religious significance of the mosque, the estimated costs for repairs and an endowment fund, and the substantial contributions already pledged by the Government of India and the Nizam of Hyderabad. A supporting letter from the Governor of Punjab, Sir Herbert Emerson, commending the appeal to the public is also included.

Description: This file contains the complete set of documents related to the 1938 national appeal for the restoration of the Badshahi Mosque, one of the largest and most important mosques in the Indian subcontinent. It demonstrates a collaborative effort between the British Indian government, princely states, and Muslim leadership to preserve a key monument of Islamic heritage. The letter to Jinnah specifically seeks to leverage his stature and influence by requesting a public letter of commendation, highlighting his role as a central figure for the Muslim public in India. This collection provides insight into early 20th-century heritage conservation efforts and the mobilization of community support for cultural landmarks. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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