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Saturday, 25 June 2011

Lahore – the showcase of Mogul Architecture

I love Lahore not because it is pakistan's city but for many other reasons as well. I love Lahore for the warmth of hospitality of its people, its richness in diverse architecture, culture and traditions. A city which has been seat of governments of the Moguls, Siks and the British. Located on the famous Grand Trunk Road, a city once skirted by the River Ravi and bordering India on the other end, stands and thrives majestically every second, minute, hour and day of the one’s life.

Talking of architecture, the city is rightly called the showcase of Mogul architecture as one finds remains of Mogul architecture wherever one tours in Lahore. The Badshahi Mosque, the Shahi Qilla (Lahore Fort), the Shalimar Gardens, the Mosque of Wazir Khan and Chouburji (building with four towers) are some of the major marvels of Mogul architecture. But beside these are countless number of small buildings that add to the galore and grandeur of the city of Lahore.

One has to be there in Lahore to enjoy and feel the richness of heritage that Lahore possesses since countless centuries. Herein under are some glimpses of the Mogul architecture. The details of these can be read in the Landmarks section of my website Pakistanpaedia.

Lahore Fort
Badshahi Mosque Lahore Pakistan
Badshahi Mosque Lahore Pakistan
Shalimar Gardens (Lahore)Second terrace
Shalimar Gardens (Lahore)Second terrace
Shahi Qila, Lahore, Pakistan - April 2008
Shahi Qila, Lahore, Pakistan - April 2008
Choburji
Choburji
To Heaven.
To Heaven
Lahore Fort
Lahore Fort
Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore
Wazir Khan Mosque

Tomb of Jahangir, Lahore-3
Tomb of Jahangir, Lahore-3


Roshnai Gate, Lahore
Roshnai Gate, Lahore
Badshahi, Iqbal and Fort
Badshahi, Iqbal and Fort by Daudpota
Noor -e- Jehan.
Noor -e- Jehan
The sprawling city of Lahore behind its iconic buildings
The sprawling city of Lahore behind its iconic buildings
Posted By : USMAN AWAN

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