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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.
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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.
Another shot from my recent trip to Pakistan.... my trip to Pakistan was not very pleasant but it had some good moments as well, and visiting historical places was one of 'em.
M too lazy to write the description and history of this fort :S but if u r interested just check it out from wikipedia.......
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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. 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).
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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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Established in 1872, Lahore Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world. Today it houses about 1381 animals of 136 species including six lionesses and two lions. The lion house is probably the oldest structure retained in the zoo and is the most attractive building of olden type comprising seven dens at the back.
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.
Outside the Lahore Museum in the middle of Mall road sits the 'Zamzama Gun', also known as 'Kim's Gun'.
Zamzama (meaning lion's roar) was made sometime in mid-1700's for Shah Durrani but was damaged and brought to Lahore. It came to be known as 'Kim's Gun' after Rudyard Kipling's character Kim, who played on it in the book, Kim:
"He [Kim] sat, in defiance of muncipal orders, astride the gun Zam-Zammah on her brick platform opposite the old Ajaib-Ghar -- the Wonder House as the natives call the Lahore Museum. Who hold Zam-Zammah, that 'fire-breathing dragon', hold the Punjab, for the great green-bronze piece is always first of the conquerors' loot."
The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila is citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore.
The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, is famous for its extensive faience tile work. It was built in seven years, starting around 1634–1635 AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan..The mosque contains some of the finest examples of Qashani tile work from the Mughal period.
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