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A view of Alamgiri Gate of Lahore Fort. The Alamgiri Gate, constructed by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1674, serves as the primary entrance to the Lahore Fort, situated on the western side of the Fort complex, facing the historical Shahi Qila. The history of Shahi Qila goes back to 1550s at the time of emperor Akbar (1556-1605) to Aurangzeb (1658-1707). It is located in the North-West of the city that is spread 427 meters east-west and 335 meters north-south. The south-east area occupied Akbar’s court. The northern area is distributed into six compartments starting from Akbari Gate to Shish Mahal. In 1981 UNESCO enlisted Lahore Fort as World Heritage Site

APP55-240424 LAHORE: April 24 - A view of Alamgiri Gate of Lahore Fort. The Alamgiri Gate, constructed by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1674, serves as the primary entrance to the Lahore Fort, situated on the western side of the Fort complex, facing the historical Shahi Qila. The history of Shahi Qila goes back to 1550s at the time of emperor Akbar (1556-1605) to Aurangzeb (1658-1707). It is located in the North-West of the city that is spread 427 meters east-west and 335 meters north-south. The south-east area occupied Akbar’s court. The northern area is distributed into six compartments starting from Akbari Gate to Shish Mahal. In 1981 UNESCO enlisted Lahore Fort as World Heritage Site. APP/MTF/TZD/ABB
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A view of historic Badshahi Masjid located on the west side of Shahi Qila along the outskirts of the Walled City of Lahore and widely considered to be one of Lahore’s most iconic landmarks. The Badshahi Mosque was built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671, with construction of the Masjid lasting for two years until 1673

APP06-270523 LAHORE: May 27 - A view of historic Badshahi Masjid located on the west side of Shahi Qila along the outskirts of the Walled City of Lahore and widely considered to be one of Lahore’s most iconic landmarks. The Badshahi Mosque was built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671, with construction of the Masjid lasting for two years until 1673. APP/AHF/ABB
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Alamgiri Darwaza, also known locally as Shahi Qila, is located in the city of Lahore in the Punjab province of Pakistan. This fort is located at the north-west corner of the city. Although the history of this fort dates back to ancient times, it was rebuilt by the Mughal emperor Akbar Azam (1605-1556 AD), while generations after Akbar continued to renovate it. So this fort looks like a very wonderful example of Mughal architecture and tradition. Some of the famous places within the fort include, Alamgiri Darwaza. In 1981, UNESCO declared this fort as a World Heritage Site along with Shalamar Bagh

APP05-270523 LAHORE: May 27 - Alamgiri Darwaza, also known locally as Shahi Qila, is located in the city of Lahore in the Punjab province of Pakistan. This fort is located at the north-west corner of the city. Although the history of this fort dates back to ancient times, it was rebuilt by the Mughal emperor Akbar Azam (1605-1556 AD), while generations after Akbar continued to renovate it. So this fort looks like a very wonderful example of Mughal architecture and tradition. Some of the famous places within the fort include, Alamgiri Darwaza. In 1981, UNESCO declared this fort as a World Heritage Site along with Shalamar Bagh.APP/AHF/ABB
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Artists performing during a cultural show on the occasion of signing of MoU between Walled City Chairman Kamran Lashari and Azerbaijan on the late Wednesday night in Shahi Qila

APP43-251121 LAHORE: November 25 - Artists performing during a cultural show on the occasion of signing of MoU between Walled City Chairman Kamran Lashari and Azerbaijan on the late Wednesday night in Shahi Qila. APP Photo Ashraf Chaudhry
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A view of Haveli Barood Khaana Shahi Qila. Haveli Barood Khana an 18th century Haveli. It was built during the Sikh rule during 18th century by a commanding general of the Sikh Army, who used it as his house. Part of the haveli acted as an ammunition depot and part was used as a residence. The haveli was the largest depot outside the Shahi Qila and faced the fort directly. Currently, the haveli owned by Yousuf Salahuddin a socialite and philanthropist who resides in it. Salahuddin inherited the haveli from his family after his forefather, Mian Karim Buksh, bought it in 1870

APP55-280721 LAHORE: July 28 - A view of Haveli Barood Khaana Shahi Qila. Haveli Barood Khana an 18th century Haveli. It was built during the Sikh rule during 18th century by a commanding general of the Sikh Army, who used it as his house. Part of the haveli acted as an ammunition depot and part was used as a residence. The haveli was the largest depot outside the Shahi Qila and faced the fort directly. Currently, the haveli owned by Yousuf Salahuddin a socialite and philanthropist who resides in it. Salahuddin inherited the haveli from his family after his forefather, Mian Karim Buksh, bought it in 1870. APP Photo by Ashraf Ch
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A view of Haveli Barood Khaana Shahi Qila. Haveli Barood Khana an 18th century haveli. It was built during the Sikh rule during 18th century by a commanding general of the Sikh Army, who used it as his house. Part of the haveli acted as an ammunition depot and part was used as a residence. It was the norm at that time to keep ammunition at the commanding officer’s house. The haveli was the largest depot outside the Shahi Qila and faced the fort directly. Currently, the haveli owned by Yousuf Salahuddin a socialite and philanthropist who resides in it. Salahuddin inherited the haveli from his family after his forefather, Mian Karim Buksh, bought it in 1870

APP39-220521 LAHORE: May 22 - A view of Haveli Barood Khaana Shahi Qila. Haveli Barood Khana an 18th century haveli. It was built during the Sikh rule during 18th century by a commanding general of the Sikh Army, who used it as his house. Part of the haveli acted as an ammunition depot and part was used as a residence. It was the norm at that time to keep ammunition at the commanding officer's house. The haveli was the largest depot outside the Shahi Qila and faced the fort directly. Currently, the haveli owned by Yousuf Salahuddin a socialite and philanthropist who resides in it. Salahuddin inherited the haveli from his family after his forefather, Mian Karim Buksh, bought it in 1870. APP Photo by Mustafa Lashari
APP40-220521LAHORE: May 22 - A view of Hazuri Bagh is a garden in bounded by the Shahi Qila to the east, Badshahi Mosque to the west, the Samadhi of Ranjit Singh to the north, and the Roshnai Gate to the south. In the centre of the park stands the Hazuri Bagh Baradari, built by Ranjit… Continue reading A view of Haveli Barood Khaana Shahi Qila. Haveli Barood Khana an 18th century haveli. It was built during the Sikh rule during 18th century by a commanding general of the Sikh Army, who used it as his house. Part of the haveli acted as an ammunition depot and part was used as a residence. It was the norm at that time to keep ammunition at the commanding officer’s house. The haveli was the largest depot outside the Shahi Qila and faced the fort directly. Currently, the haveli owned by Yousuf Salahuddin a socialite and philanthropist who resides in it. Salahuddin inherited the haveli from his family after his forefather, Mian Karim Buksh, bought it in 1870

LAHORE: August 14 – Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar hoists the national flag during a ceremony in connection with Independence Day celebrations at the Alamgiri Gate of Shahi Qila.APP Photo by Mustafa Lashari

APP53-14 LAHORE: August 14 - Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar hoists the national flag during a ceremony in connection with Independence Day celebrations at the Alamgiri Gate of Shahi Qila.APP Photo by Mustafa Lashari
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