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Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan after Karachi. But is more popular than Karachi. It remained the capital of INDIA during Mughal period therefore it is rich in Architectural & Historical sites.
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| Great Badshahi Mosque Lahore |
Badshahi Mosque:
Great Badshahi Mosque (Royal Mosque) was built in the period of Aurangzeb Alamgir, a Mughal Emperor. This mosque is built with Red Stone. Construction is very unique Eastern type. It is one of the largest Mosques in the world.
It is situated near Minar-e-Pakistan and in fornt of Shahi Qila (Royal Forte).
One should must see this beautiful Mosque. It contains a lot of interest for Architecture students.
Shahi Qila (Royal Forte):
Shahi Qila is situated in front of Badshahi Mosque. It is a huge forte bounding a lot of beauty. A great ancient work of architecture. Without Visiting Lahrore Forte your visit to Lahore is incomplete..
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Minar-e-Pakistan:
This monument was build in th e memory of Pakistan Resolution, passed by All India Muslim League in its annual meeting on 23rd March 1940. In this resolution they dmanded a seperate home land from England Goverment (who was ruling India that time). This is a beautiful architectural tower.. |
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junecorlett Tue Mar 3, 2009 09:38 UTC
Thank you nice tips. Very sad to hear what happened to the SL cricketers today. | PierreZA Sun Mar 30, 2008 17:29 UTC
Very nice page, hope to visit soon Pierre | ines2003 Thu Mar 6, 2008 17:07 UTC
congratulations or your trip and page!! | DSwede Thu Dec 13, 2007 06:32 UTC
Nice page & congratulations on being G's member of the day! I'm curious, you say Shalamar Garden is on G.T. Road. Is that the same G.T. Road from Delhi? |
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