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According to available historical information, the origin of Lahore Fort is obscure. Traditionally the foundation of Lahore and its fort is attributed to Loh, the son of Rama, Avatara of Lord Vishnu of Hinduism, and hero of the Ramayana of epic age (1200-800 B.C.). However, during the execution done in the year 1959 A.D. by the Department of Archaelogy, in front of Diwan-e-Am, a gold coin of Mahmood of Ghazni dated A.H. 146 (1025 A.D.) was found at a depth of 25 feet from the level of the lawns. Cultural layers continued to a further depth of 15 feet, giving strong indications that people had lived here, long before the conquest of Lahore by Mahmud in 1021 A.D. Further mention of the fort is traceable in connection with Shahab-ud-Din Ghori's successive invasions of Lahore from 1180 to 1186 AD.
Lahore always has been a festive city. The people of Lahore are fond of celebrations. It was Eid Milad-ul-Nabi (S.A.W/P.B.U.H) i.e. birthday of holy prophet Hazrat Muhmmad (S.A.W/P.B.U.H). Lahore is decorated at large on this occasion specially walled city (inner old Lahore.) This scene is of street decorated and illuminated.
Lahore Fort, Badshahi Masjid, and Minar-e-Pakistan,
Lahore Fort, Badshahi Masjid, and Minar-e-Pakistan, Pakistan Tower. Pakistan
Lahore Fort, Badshahi Masjid, and Minar-e-Pakistan, Pakistan Tower. Pakistan
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), who was a Secular Emperor of Hindustan (India) and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers, having thirteen gates in all.[1] However, it is said to be built first in 800B.C. 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 glaring success of the city’s maiden fashion week has made headlines across the world bringing eminence to its burgeoning fashion industry.
The four-day long Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) Sunsilk Fashion Week, which brought together 32 designers from across the country, concluded on Friday, with great aplomb and fiesta. Fashionistas from across the industry showed great confidence in the fashion week, saying it would help develop links between local designers and people from outside Pakistan.
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Lahore Fashion Week ( twenty 10 )
Title: Valley of Lahore
Date: [c.1860-1880]
Extent: 1 photograph: b&w ; (21x27.5cm)
Notes: From a two album set of souvenir photographs from a voyage to and tour of duty in India.
Format: Photograph
Rights Info: No known restrictions on access
Repository: Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada, M5S 1A5, library.utoronto.ca/fisher
Part of: MS Coll. 292 Gilpin-Brown, Edward papers.
Finding Aid located at: www.library.utoronto.ca/fisher/collections/findaids/gilpi...
Lahore Gate was the main entrance of the Red Fort and it's called so because it is built in the direction of Lahore in Pakistan.
The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila is citadel of the city of Lahore.The Lahore Fort is one of the greatest fort built by the Mughals in South Asia. The Fort was originally built by Malik Ayaz, later it was altered by the famous architect who created the Taj Mahal, and finally it was rebuilt by the Great Akbar, lending itself to its own distinct character, history, and flavor.
The massive doors, and great walls of Lahore Fort, include the Diwan-e-Azam, a grand throne room with a marble pavilion, and a majestic court designed for public audiences. In addition Sheesh Mahal, the Naulakha, and Moti Masjid also located within the fort speak eloquently of days gone by, a time when architecture and design was created with unparalleled detail for the pleasure of great emperors, royalty, princes, and princesses. Intricate patterns of inlaid precious stones, carvings, mosaic tiles, and murals are displayed against backgrounds of rough tiles designed with such quality, that today, they are as beautiful as the day they were created and placed.
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The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila is citadel of the city of Lahore.The Lahore Fort is one of the greatest fort built by the Mughals in South Asia. The Fort was originally built by Malik Ayaz, later it was altered by the famous architect who created the Taj Mahal, and finally it was rebuilt by the Great Akbar, lending itself to its own distinct character, history, and flavor.
The massive doors, and great walls of Lahore Fort, include the Diwan-e-Azam, a grand throne room with a marble pavilion, and a majestic court designed for public audiences. In addition Sheesh Mahal, the Naulakha, and Moti Masjid also located within the fort speak eloquently of days gone by, a time when architecture and design was created with unparalleled detail for the pleasure of great emperors, royalty, princes, and princesses. Intricate patterns of inlaid precious stones, carvings, mosaic tiles, and murals are displayed against backgrounds of rough tiles designed with such quality, that today, they are as beautiful as the day they were created and placed.
Copyright © Sohaib Tahir
The glaring success of the city’s maiden fashion week has made headlines across the world bringing eminence to its burgeoning fashion industry.
The four-day long Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) Sunsilk Fashion Week, which brought together 32 designers from across the country, concluded on Friday, with great aplomb and fiesta. Fashionistas from across the industry showed great confidence in the fashion week, saying it would help develop links between local designers and people from outside Pakistan.
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Lahore Fashion Week ( twenty 10 )