Well Lahore Fort is not a hidden place or something which anybody has not visited. But there are some places in the fort which some people haven't visited due to the huge size of fort. So here we go.
This is the biggest fort i have seen in my life. Covering an area of around 20 hectares, this is probably the most charming fort of Pakistan.
It cannot be said with certainty when the Lahore Fort was originally constructed or by whom, since this information is lost to history, possibly forever.
Its basic structure was constructed by Emperor Akbar between 1556 - 1605 and was regularly upgraded by subsequent Mughal, Sikh and British rulers.
The succeeding emperors have all contributed to the styling of the fort; thus you can see different architectural ideas incorporated in Lahore Fort. Also known as 'Shahi Qila" among locales, the main attractions inside the fort are Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavillion and Moti Masjid.
Only some people know that there are thirteen gates of the Lahore Fort located within the Walled City of Lahore.
Well it has 2 main gates one is known as Alamgiri Gate build by Emperor Aurangzeb that opens towards Badshahi Masjid and other older one is known as Masjidi Gate which opens towards Masti Gate area of Walled city and it was built by Emperor Akbar.
Currently Alamgiri Gate is used as primary entrance while Masti Gate is permanently closed.
This Lahore fort in its present shape suggest a lot toward its having served as a residential or palace fort and never meant to be purely a military fort.
There are two Hall of audiences. One is for common people called Diwan-e-aam which dominates the center of the north periphery of the garden and carries the focus of all activity, with the marble jharoka or throne gallery projecting from its rear wall.
And the other Hall of audience is called Diwan-e-khas which is for royal audiences and it is much smaller than Diwan-e-aam. It was built by Wazir Khan for private audiences.
Its whole construction is in chaste white marble.
And it is beautifully built :)
There are a lot of gardens in the fort to satisfy the taste of gardens of Mughals.
You can see garden in front of Diwan-e-aam , within the quadrangle of Jahangir , around Diwan-e-khas etc.
The most interesting thing I have seen in this fort is probably Sheesh mahal which literally means 'Crystal Palace'. I will whole article that beautiful and breath taking place :)
You can say it is jewel in the Fort's crown.
The fort is clearly divide into two sections; first the administrative section, which is well connected with the main entrances and comprises larger garden areas and Diwan-e-khas for royal audiences. The second - a private and concealed residential section. It also contains Sheesh Mahal and spacious bedrooms and small gardens.
Here you can see some of the most fascinating architectural beauty.
Some of the old structures of fort are still very beautiful and give you the glimpse of the past.
Hope you liked this trip :)
This is the biggest fort i have seen in my life. Covering an area of around 20 hectares, this is probably the most charming fort of Pakistan.
It cannot be said with certainty when the Lahore Fort was originally constructed or by whom, since this information is lost to history, possibly forever.
Its basic structure was constructed by Emperor Akbar between 1556 - 1605 and was regularly upgraded by subsequent Mughal, Sikh and British rulers.
The succeeding emperors have all contributed to the styling of the fort; thus you can see different architectural ideas incorporated in Lahore Fort. Also known as 'Shahi Qila" among locales, the main attractions inside the fort are Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavillion and Moti Masjid.
Only some people know that there are thirteen gates of the Lahore Fort located within the Walled City of Lahore.
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| Walled City of Lahore |
Currently Alamgiri Gate is used as primary entrance while Masti Gate is permanently closed.
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| Alamgiri Gate |
There are two Hall of audiences. One is for common people called Diwan-e-aam which dominates the center of the north periphery of the garden and carries the focus of all activity, with the marble jharoka or throne gallery projecting from its rear wall.
And the other Hall of audience is called Diwan-e-khas which is for royal audiences and it is much smaller than Diwan-e-aam. It was built by Wazir Khan for private audiences.
Its whole construction is in chaste white marble.
And it is beautifully built :)
There are a lot of gardens in the fort to satisfy the taste of gardens of Mughals.
You can see garden in front of Diwan-e-aam , within the quadrangle of Jahangir , around Diwan-e-khas etc.
The most interesting thing I have seen in this fort is probably Sheesh mahal which literally means 'Crystal Palace'. I will whole article that beautiful and breath taking place :)
You can say it is jewel in the Fort's crown.
The fort is clearly divide into two sections; first the administrative section, which is well connected with the main entrances and comprises larger garden areas and Diwan-e-khas for royal audiences. The second - a private and concealed residential section. It also contains Sheesh Mahal and spacious bedrooms and small gardens.
Here you can see some of the most fascinating architectural beauty.
Some of the old structures of fort are still very beautiful and give you the glimpse of the past.
Hope you liked this trip :)
ahan nice yr........... i like it..........:)
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DeleteWhat a journey! Thanks for sharing! I feel educated and was simply speechless! I was just so awed by these photographs. The structures are just beautiful beyond words.
ReplyDeletethank you for appreciating my work :)
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