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The Architecture of Lahore reflects the history of Lahore and is remarkable for its variety and uniqueness. There are buildings left from the centuries of rule of the Mughal Empire , the Sikh Empire , as well as from the era of the British Raj , whose style is a mixture of Victorian and Islamic architecture often referred to as Indo-Saracenic .
Lahore 31°34′51″N 74°21′51″E / 31.580853°N 74.364045°E / 31.580853; 74.364045 ( SL. No Saru wala Maqbra (Cypress Tomb/Tomb of Sharf ul Nisa) More images
Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Punjab: 1993 (cultural) This mosque in the city of Lahore is an exceptional example of Mughal architecture. It was built in 1673–74. It has four large and four smaller minarets and three marble domes. The mosque is built of red sandstone and decorated with stone reliefs and marble inlays. [12] Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore ...
Lahore's eminence largely began after 1584, when the Emperor Akbar ordered a palace to be built at what is now the Lahore Fort after shifting his capital to Lahore from Fatehpur Sikri. [1] He also ordered rebuilt and fortified the city's walls, and ordered their extension east of the modern Shah Alami Bazaar to encompass an open plain known as ...
The most prominent religious building is the Badshahi Mosque, constructed in 1673; it was the largest mosque in the world upon construction. Another popular sight is the Wazir Khan Mosque , known for its extensive faience tile work and constructed in 1635.
Lakshmi Mansion is a historical building located near Mall Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.It was once home to writer Saadat Hasan Manto. [1]This mansion was originally the personal residence of Sir Shadi Lal.
The Lahore Fort is notable for having been almost entirely rebuilt in the 17th century, [3] when the Mughal Empire was at the height of its splendor and opulence. [4] Though the site of the Lahore Fort has been inhabited for millennia, [2] the first record of a fortified structure at the site was regarding an 11th-century mudbrick fort. [2]
In 1981, as part of the larger Lahore Fort Complex, Naulakha was a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pavilion is now one of Lahore's most recognizable sights, and has influenced architectural design of notable buildings, including the Pakistani embassy in Washington, D.C.