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In so many ways, the gates of Lahore's walled city are like time machines. This scene is right out of the Arabian Nights. And yet, it is clear that Pakistan is on the cusp of a cultural transformation. The global world beckons and the people are eager to join. My fear is that scenes like this one may vanish entirely in a few generations.
Next to the National College of Arts is the Lahore Museum, also designed by Bhai Ram Singh and built by Ganga Ram. It opened in 1894 under the supervision of Lockwood Kipling who was the principal of the School of Arts next door. In addition, the displays are always up to date it is worth a visit to see the beautiful building, the Gandhara Collection which was an ancient Greco-Buddhist civilisation centered around Peshawarduring the 1st - 5th centuries. There are ancient pottery, jewellery, and manuscripts on view. Of partcular note is the 'Fasting Buddha', which is world renowned as one of the world's finest.
Scan from slide ..................................................................................1995
Life of Malang Sufi. From shrine to shrine these Malang on move from place to place. A never ending Journey bounded by political borders. Criss Crossing roads, cities, villages, towns, resting then moving on. Poetry, good words, humbleness they preach. Touching humanity, brotherhood, sharing and love they share of God above.
Source: Yusuf Ahmed Dadabhoy
Along with historical building of Lahore some interesting human activities are seen lined up along the side wall.
"Lahore was often called the 'The Paris of the East'. The similarity lay not in the city's outward appearance or its historic role but in the joyous and carefree atmosphere that marked Lahore's cultural life, with its numerous cafes and restaurants, noisy receptions and festivals, and elegantly dressed crowds strolling on the Mall". - Anna Suvorova
The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila. The fort is 1,400 feet long and 1,115 feet wide. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It cannot be said with certainty when the Lahore Fort was originally constructed or by whom, since this information is lost to history, possibly forever. However, evidence found in archaeological digs gives strong indications that it was built long before 1025 A.D.
Bus driving down a busy street on the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan
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The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Urdu: شاهی قلعہ ) is citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers, having thirteen gates in all.
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The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Urdu: شاهی قلعہ) is citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares.
Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556–1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers, having thirteen gates in all.[1] Thus the fort manifests the rich traditions of Mughal architecture.[2] Some of the famous sites inside the fort include: Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Shalimar Gardens (Lahore).
The Badshahi Mosque (بادشاھی مسجد) or "Emperor's Mosque" was built in 1673 by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the city's best known landmarks and a major tourist attraction epitomising the beauty and grandeur of the Mughal era.
Capable of accommodating over 55,000 worshippers, Badshahi is the second largest mosque in Pakistan, after the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. The design of the Badshahi Masjid is closely related to the Jama Masjid in Delhi, India, which was built in 1648 by Aurangzeb's father, Emperor Shah Jahan.