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Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
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NAME
Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
OTHER NAMES
Forte e Jardins de Shalimar em Lahore
COUNTRY
Pakistan
ADDRESS
Inside Lahore، Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

FORT AND SHALAMAR GARDENS IN LAHORE PICTURE

Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
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About Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
Fort and Shalamar Gardens is a historical landmark situated in Lahore, Pakistan. It was founded by the Mughal empire in 1642 to entertain their guest. It was inspired by the Shalimar Garden in Kashmir which was made by Emperor Jahangir. The garden was designed as a Persian-style Charbagh. It is situated close to Baghbanpura along Grand Trunk Road. It was designated as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1981. The garden could be visited between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm all days of the week

Some Lesser Known Facts About Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore

  • The fort is a beautiful piece of art made with marbles, mosaics, and gilt. It contains mosques as well as palaces.
    The fort is a beautiful piece of art made with marbles, mosaics, and gilt. It contains mosques as well as palaces.
  • The distance between the fort and Shalimar Gardens is seven kilometers.
  • Very few of us know that the fort was destroyed and rebuilt many times during the 13th to the 15th centuries.
  • There are 21 monuments in Lahore which are conserved and are standing until now which includes Masjidi Gate, Court of Shah Jahan, Shish Mahal, Khwabgah-e-Jahangiri, and the Shish Mahal.
    There are 21 monuments in Lahore which are conserved and are standing until now which includes Masjidi Gate, Court of Shah Jahan, Shish Mahal, Khwabga
  • In 1999, two out of the three hydraulic works were destructed during the widening of the Grand Trunk Road due to which the site was put on the Danger List in the following year.
    In 1999, two out of the three hydraulic works were destructed during the widening of the Grand Trunk Road due to which the site was put on the Danger
  • Many preventive measures are taken to protect the external walls, water tanks so that the garden should maintain its old identity.

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