Historical Lahore
The Walled City Of Lahore– A place of beauty, endeavor, class, magnificence, royalty and Sufism. We talk about Lahore and we don’t discuss Data Darbar it’s so unfair. The grandeur of Lahore owes to Data Darbar. Data Ki Nagri- Walled City Of Lahore: Lahore is known as “Data Ki Nagri”. People from all over the
Since this city originated, it has witnessed many seasons of tranquility and troubles on its way. There wooden balconies and classy windows (Jharokas) add beauty and richness in the architecture. Many of civilizations have left their impressions on the architecture of Lahore. But, Lahore remained in limelight during all the rules and empires eras and now,
Ali Mardan Khan was the Safavid governor of Qandahar. He had been in obligation with his revenues. Shah Tahmasp requested him to appear at the court. He desired the assistance from the governor of Kabul. The commander of Ghazni surrendered Qandahar to the Mughals in 1638. He took refuge in Delhi. Mughal court honored him. Shah
History of Jani Beg Tomb Jani Beg Tomb is near Shalamar Gardens. The tomb had been constructed in the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. The dome has beautiful porcelain tiles of blue and yellow color. The pyramidal dome sits a top a low height neck. It is decorated with pottery work in beautiful floral patterns similar
Cypress Tomb or Sarvwala Maqbara, built mid-18th century. It holds the body of Sharfun Nisa Begum. She was the sister of Nawab Zakaria Khan Mughal. Cypress Tomb is located about 200 meters north of Dai Anga’s tomb. Its name derives from the cypress tree ornamentation on the upper portion of the tomb surrounded with flowering plants. The
Its one of the Lahore’s national monument and has been converted to museum known as Javed Manzil, once home of poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. It was a beautiful residence of Allama Iqbal, he came back to Lahore and started living here after getting his higher education from Britain and Germany. There are many other places
Tomb and shrine of Madhu Lal Hussain are located at the Baghbanpura precincts. It is adjacent to the Shalamar Gardens Lahore, Pakistan. Background of the Saint He was born in Lahore in 1539 A.D. into a family of the Dhatha Rajput tribe. This tribe had recently converted to Islam and called as Shah. Even as a
Fakir Khana is the private museum of the Fakir Family of Lahore. It houses the treasures of the Faqir family, who have lived in Lahore since the 18th century. It is said to be the largest private collection in south Asia, with over 13,000 pieces of art. It is situated in Bhati Gate, Lahore. The head
The Shalimar Garden was built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is a great example of Mughal architecture. The construction of the garden started in 1641 A.D. and it was completed in a year. It was used as the Royal pleasure Garden during 16th to the 19th century. The Shalimar Garden is located along Grand Trunk Road. The
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