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A set of somewhat arbitrary pictures from around parts of Lahore (mostly from the section called "Defence").
Minar-e-Pakistan is a tall minaret in Iqbal Park Lahore, built in commemoration of the Pakistan Resolution. The minaret reflects a blend of Mughal and modern architecture, and is constructed on the site where on March 23, 1940, seven years before the formation of Pakistan, the Muslim League passed the Pakistan Resolution (Qarardad-e-Pakistan), demanding the creation of Pakistan.[1] This was the first official declaration to establish a separate homeland for the Muslims living in the South Asia.[2] Pakistan now celebrates this day as a national holiday each year.
Its the view of Badshahi Mosque Lahore. Historical mosque was constructed during the Mughal era and it was consisted one of the master pieces of Mughal architests.
Gul Begum was better known as 'Rani Gul Begum'. She was one of the courtesans of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The Maharaja decided to marry her in 1831, and dressed as a bridegroom and went through all the rituals of marriage. The wedding was attended by prominent sardars, British and French generals and the rajahs of other states. The Maharajah took the wedding party to Amritsar. the wedding celebrations included both Sikh customs and Muslim traditions. Gul Begum moved to Lahore from Amritsar, and was given the title ‘Rani Gul Begum’. Maharaja got a big haveli (palatial house), furbished for her in the Kashmiri Gate area of the Rang Mehal bazaar. Now a days, the haveli hosts a girls’ school. Even today, the residential area is called ‘Haveli Gul Begum’. Gul Begum was also passionate about building estates. She built an excellent garden in Mozang, Lahore. This garden came to be called, the ‘Bagh Gul Begum’
Built by Shah Jahan in 1632, Shish Mahal is the palace of mirrors, adorned with tiny concave mirrors set in gilt and carved plasterwork as part of an elaborate ceiling design. The palace consists of a spacious, lofty hall in front with several rooms behind and on either sides of it. A spacious courtyard in front of the chambers is paved with stone slabs of various types of variegated marble. There is a shallow water basin in the centre of the courtyard. It is round in shape and has four fountains.
The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Punjabi, Urdu: شاہی قلعہ) is citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore in Iqbal Park which is one of the largest urban parks in Pakistan. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares.
Night view of Badshahi Mosque
Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1556–1605 and was regularly upgraded by subsequent Mughal, Sikh and British rulers. It has two gates one is known as Alamgiri Gate build by Emperor Aurangzeb which opens towards Badshahi Mosque and other older one known as Maseeti (Punjabi language word means of Masjid) or Masjidi Gate which opens towards Masti Gate Area of Walled City and was built by Emperor Akbar. Currently Alamgiri Gate is used as the principal entrance while Masti Gate is permanently closed .The fort manifests the rich traditions of Mughal architecture. 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, Pakistan
a pair of lahore. they seem so plump and juicy....lol. i did not take this picture, someone borrowed my camera to take the pictures for fun. when i get the time, i'll take better pictures :)
Hopefully next time we'll be able to go inside...
John Lockwood Kipling, father of author/poet Rudyard Kipling, was curator here.