This slide covers some important historical places of Lahore which includes Badshahi Mosque,Shahi Fort,Jahangir's Tomb,Nur Jahan's Tomb,Sheesh Mehal etc

1. Historical Places in Lahore
Presented To:
Sir Shehzad Latif
Presented By:
Haseeb Ahmad B-24094
Mehmood Ul Hasnain B-24093
Azmat Ali B-23952

2. Historical places in Lahore
Brief history of Lahore
From 1524 to 1752, Lahore was part of the
Mughal Empire. Lahore touched the zenith
of its glory during the Mughal rule from 1524
to 1752. The Mughals, who were famous as
builders, gave Lahore some of its finest
architectural monuments, many of which
are extant today.

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There are too many historical places in lahore but we will discuss a few most famous
places.
 Badshahi Masjid
 Lahore Fort
 Masjid Wazir Khan
 Jahangir Tomb
 Noor Jahan Tomb
 Shalimar Garden

4. Badshahi Masjid

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Location
The mosque is located adjacent to the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan. The
entrance to the mosque lies on the western side of the rectangular Hazuri Bagh, and
faces the famous Alamgiri Gate of the Lahore Fort.
Construction
The mosque was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671, with
construction overseen by the Emperor's foster brother, and Governor of Lahore, Muzaffar
Hussein. After only two years of construction, the mosque was opened in 1673.

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Sikh era
On 7 July 1799, the Sikh army of Ranjit Singh took control of Lahore. After the
capture of the city, Maharaja Ranjit Singh used its vast courtyard as a stable for his
army horses, and its 80 Hujras as quarters for his soldiers and as magazines for military
stores. During the First Anglo-Sikh War in 1841, Ranjit Singh's son used the mosque's
large minarets for placement of light guns which were used to bombard the enemy.
British Era
In 1849 the British seized control of Lahore from the Sikh Empire. During the British
Raj, the mosque and the adjoining fort continued to be used as a military garrison.

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Post-Independence
Restoration works begun in 1939 continued after the Independence of Pakistan,
and were completed in 1960 at a total cost of 4.8 million rupees.
Architecture
Entrance to the mosque complex is via a two-story edifice built of red sandstone
which is elaborately decorated with framed and carved paneling on each of its
facades. After passing through the massive gate, an expansive sandstone paved
courtyard spreads over an area of 276,000 square feet, and which can accommodate
100,000 worshipers. The mosque has three marble domes, the largest of which is
located in the center of the mosque, and which is flanked by two smaller domes.

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Architecture (Continue)
Both the interior and exterior of the mosque are decorated with elaborate white
marble carved with a floral design common to Mughal art. At each of the four corners
of the mosque, there are octagonal, three story minarets made of red sandstone that
are 196 feet (60 m) tall. The main building of the mosque also features an additional
four smaller minarets at each corner of the building. Badshahi mosque is the fifth
largest mosque in world and the second largest in Pakistan after Faisal mosque
Islamabad.

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10. Lahore Fort

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Location
The fort is located in the northern part of Lahore's old walled city. The fort's
Alamgiri gate is part of an ensemble of buildings, which along with the Badshahi
Mosque, Roshnai Gate, form a quadrangle around the Hazuri Bagh. The Minar-e-
Pakistan and Iqbal Park are adjacent to the northern boundary of the fort.
History of owners
 Mughal Empire (1519-1767)
 Sikh Misls (1767-1799)
 Sikh Empire (1799-1849)
 British Empire (1849-1947)

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Construction
In 11th century during the rule of Mahmud of Ghazni the fort was made of mud, and
was destroyed in 1241 by the Mongols. A new fort was constructed in 1267 at the site by
Sultan Balban. The re-built fort was destroyed in 1398 by the invading forces of Timur. In
the 1430s, the fort was occupied by Shaikh Ali of Kabul until Lahore was captured by the
Mughal Emperor Babur in 1526.
Naulakha Pavilion
Naulakha Pavilion is an iconic sight of the
Lahore Fort built in 1633 during the Shah Jahan
period that is made of prominent white marble, and
known for its distinctive curvilinear roof.

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Sheesh Mahal
Sheesh Mahal was constructed under the
reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The ornate
white marble pavilion's walls are decorated with
frescoes, and are inlaid with pietra dura and
complex mirror-work known as ayina kari.
Moti Masjid
Moti Masjid is a mosque dating from the
Shah Jahan Period that is located on the western
side of Lahore Fort

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Diwan-i-Khas
Diwan-i-Khas served as a hall where
the Emperor would attend to matters of the
state, and where courtiers and state guests
were received.
Diwan-i-Aam
The Diwan-i-Aam was used a hall for the
emperors to hold audience with commoners.

15. Masjid Wazir Khan
The Wazir Khan Mosque is 17th century mosque
located in the city of Lahore, capital of the
Pakistani province of Punjab. The mosque was
commissioned during the reign of the Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan as part of an ensemble of
buildings that also included the nearby Shahi
Hammam baths. Construction of Wazir Khan
Mosque began in 1634 C.E., and was completed
in 1641.

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It was built by the Governor (or Wazir) of the Punjab, Hakim Shaikh Ilm-ud-din Ansari.
The construction of the mosque commenced in 1634. A short walk away from the
Lahore Fort, the mosque acquired political importance as it became the official
destination for the Emperor's Friday congregational prayers.
Entering through the main gate of the mosque, one has to climb a number of steps and
then pass through a spacious but covered courtyard. Four small and one huge dome
are offset by two octagonal minarets on both sides.

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Tomb Of Syed Muhammad Ishaaq

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After visiting the mosque in 2004, US Embassy officials had allocated a fund of $31,000
under the US Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation program for the restoration
of the mosque. They showed their concerns about the fast decay of the mosque. Most
parts of the mosque were restored to their original form.

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20. Tomb of Jahangir

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The Tomb of Jahangir a 17th-century mausoleum built for
the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The mausoleum dates from 1637, and is located
in Shahdara Bagh in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, along the banks of the Ravi River. The
site is famous for its interiors that are extensively embellished with frescoes and marble,
and its exterior that is richly decorated with pietra dura. The tomb, along with the
adjacent Akbari Sarai and the Tomb of Asif Khan, are part of an ensemble currently on
the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status.

22. Tomb of Nur Jahan

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The Tomb of Nur Jahan is a 17th-century mausoleum in Lahore, Pakistan, that was built
for the Mughal empress Nur Jahan. The tomb's marble was plundered during the Sikh
era in 18th century for use at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The
red sandstone mausoleum, along with the nearby tomb of Jahangir, tomb of Asif Khan,
and Akbari Sarai, forms part of an ensemble of Mughal monuments in
Lahore's Shahdara Bagh.
The mausoleum is located in Shahdara Bagh, across the River Ravi from Lahore. The
tomb is part of an ensemble of nearby monuments, including the Tomb of
Jahangir, Akbari Sarai, as well as the tomb of Asif Khan. Nur Jahan's tomb was separated
from the other monuments by open fields, which were later interrupted by construction of
the Lahore-Peshawar Railway Line during the British era.

24. Shalimar Garden

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The Shalimar Gardens sometimes spelt Shalamar Gardens, is a Mughal garden complex
located in Lahore, capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab. The gardens date from the
period when the Mughal Empire was at its artistic and aesthetic zenith, and are now one of
Pakistan's most popular tourist destinations.
The Shalimar Gardens were laid out as a Persian paradise garden intended to create a
representation of an earthly utopia in which humans co-exist in perfect harmony with all
elements of nature
The Shalimar Gardens are located near Baghbanpura along Grand Trunk Road some 5
kilometers northeast of Lahore's Walled City.
 In 1637
 Badshah shahjahan
 Khalil allah khan
 Tree from kabil
 80
 6 lac Rs

26. Over View of Historical Places