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Week 32 - Mausoleum of Anarkali, Lahore

Anarkali's real name was Nadira. She was one of the most famous dancing girls during Emperor Akbar's period (1542 - 1600). Prince Salim who later ascended the throne of Akbar fell in love with her. This relationship was not viewed favourably by emperor Akbar who, according to legend, sentenced her to be buried alive at this place.

 

This mausoleum is located inside the compound of civil secretariat Lahore and is the office of the Punjab archives.

 

More here:

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarkali

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