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The Lahore Fort (Punjabi and Urdu: شاہی قلعہ: Shahi Qila, or "Royal Fort") is a citadel at the northern end of Lahore's Walled City that spreads over an area greater than 20 hectares. [9] It contains 21 notable monuments, some of which date to the era of Emperor Akbar .
An old street-scene in Lahore. According to oral traditions, Lahore was named after Lava, son of the Hindu god Rama, who supposedly founded the city. Lahore Fort has a vacant temple dedicated in honour of Lava. Likewise, the Ravi River that flows through northern Lahore was said to be named in honour of the Hindu goddess Durga. [1]
Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial, educational and economic hubs. [12] [13] It has been the historic capital and cultural center of the wider Punjab region, [18] [19] [20] and is one of Pakistan's most socially liberal, [21] progressive, [22] and cosmopolitan cities. [23] Lahore's origin dates back to antiquity.
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
An early Baroque artist's rendition of Claudius Ptolemaeus. It was about the time referred to by Colonel Tod as the probable period of Prince Kanaksen's migration from Lahore, namely, the middle of the 2nd century that Claudius Ptolemeus, surnamed Ptolemy, the celebrated astronomer and geographer, wrote his geography, which was used as a textbook by succeeding ages.
The History of Lahore — from its origins, through the Hindu, Sikh, and Mughal periods and the British colonial era, to the modern city of Pakistan The main article for this category is History of Lahore .
Old city of Lahore is known for the grandeur of its Mughal architecture and is unique in ancient wooden balconies, temples, gurdwaras, havelis, narrow winding streets and busy bazaars. [ 5 ] Minar-e-Pakistan
The Lahori Gate, also known as Lohari Gate, is one of the 13 gates located within the Walled City of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. [1] Lahori Gate or Lohari gate is one of the oldest gates of the old city. According to some historians, the old city of Lahore was originally located near Ichhra, and this gate opened towards that side.