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Lahori Trip

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Badshahi Mosque is the third largest mosque in Pakistan which enhances the beauty of Lahore and attracts tourists. When we are turning the pages of history, the letters indicate that the Badshahi Mosque was built by the 6th Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb near Lahore Minar-e-Pakistan. After the fall of the Mughal Empire, the mosque was used as a garrison by the British Empire.

The walls of this mosque were built of burnt bricks laid in gravel, lime mortar, hydraulic lime and covered with red sandstone. The construction of the mosque took about two years from May 1671 to April 1673. On the occasion of the Second Islamic Summit Conference held in Lahore on February 22,1974, 29 heads of Muslim Countries offered Friday prayers at the Badshahi Mosque, which was led by Maulana Abdul Qadir Azad, khatib of the mosque.

The Badshahi Mosque is located on the perimeter of the walled city of Lahore to the west of Lahore Fort. It has three domes, four large minarets and four small minarets. Here is a local restaurant, a magnificent view of the kingdom mosque from Cuckoo's Den. The height of the four minarets of the mosque is 176 feet and 14 inches. Tourists' flocks here due to their incredible beauty, amazing architecture and historical nature.

    The architect of the Badshahi mosque was Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur. This mosque is a marvel of the architecture of Islamic, Greek and Indian culture. Its courtyard is made of 276,000 square feet of sandstone. The main prayer hall of this mosque consists of seven magnificently carved arches that can accommodate more than 95,000 worshipers and is decorated with stucco tracery and freco work. It has three domes on which attached the other two small domes.

Lahore has a diverse range of natural and cultivated flora and fauna. Most of the subcontinent plants were introduced during the reign of Akbar (Third Mughal Emperor). Trees lined the streets of Lahore and along the canal are providing oxygen to the environment and helping to reduce pollution because trees are human friends. They provide shade and are used for burning wood and making furniture. List the names of trees in Lahore:

• Alstonia scholaris (ditabark).
• Bombax malabaricum (silk cotton tree).
• Callistemon citrinus (bottle brush).
• Dalbergia sissoo (shisham).
•  Delonix regia (gulmohar).
•  Erythrina suberosa (gulnister).
•  Ficus benghalensis (banyan).
• Ficus religiosa (pipal).
• Syzygium cumini (jamu).
• Mangifera indica (aam).

The library is the backbone of every class of thinkers and seekers of reading. It fosters positive mental thinking. Technological libraries have been introduced by converting today's library into a digital app. This change has played a significant role in enhancing the mental development of the students and still doing so.

            The following are the libraries established in Lahore.

• Defence Public Library Complex.
• Diyal Singh Trust Library (1908).
• People's Bank Library.
• Quaid-i-Azam Library (Mid-1800).
• Government Punjab Public (1884).design.

Book-Lovers are allowed to get into the world of literature, science, geography, art, history and other subjects which is why they are called public libraries.

''Minar-e-Pakistan is the symbolic identity of Lahore''

    Minar-e-Pakistan is the symbolic identity of Lahore. Upon entering Lahore, a tower is visible which is also known as the ''Tower of Pakistan''. The National monument was erected between 1960-1968 to mark the site where all Indian Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution on March 23,1940 that is the representation of Islamic and Mughal architecture with modern.

    An architect of the campanile was Naseer-ul-Murat. It looks like a sack that encloses with a drawstring. The resolution on its rocky wall is in Lahore text form. It is written in English, Urdu, Bengali and Arabic. The verses of the Holy Quran and 99 names of Allah have been mentioned in it by using excellent calligraphy. The national anthem of Pakistan is written in Urdu and Bengali. An excerpt from Muhammad Ali Jinnah's speeches will also be available. There are a few poems by Allama Iqbal.

The morn (morning) that shifts

So, soon tomorrow new,

Whence it comes is only known to few

The dark abode of being's shaken by morn,

Which by Muslim's call to prayer is born.

Research is very important in the development of the country. For this purpose, research institutes have been set up in every city in the country. Their job is to research various topics. In today's advanced age, the wheel of technology is turning in such a way that the human eye is startled and the mind is lost in thought. In this regard, capable and hardworking people are working in the research institute and brightening the prospects of economic development of the country.

Historic Gates of Lahore:

The thirteen gates of Lahore enhance its splendor and they have gained special importance in the past. These gates were known as the entrances to the city. Let's learn about these doors one by one.

Yakki Gate:

It is located about 170 meters East of Delhi Gate. History points out that the gate was named after a royal guard and Saint Pir Zakki who fought valiantly for his city but unfortunately, he was killed during the same battle. The original name of this door was Zakki but over time this name was changed to Yakki.

Sheranwala Gate:

This gate still exists in its original state and was formerly known as Khizri Gate. It was named after a great Muslim elder, Hazrat Khawaja Khizar Ilyas. According to history after its construction, Maharaja Ranjit Singh kept two lions in a cage near the gate due to which its name Shrenwala Gate became famous.

Akbari Gate:

The Akbar Gate, named after Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar, is located 850 meters South of the Delhi Gate. This area is famous for Akbar Mandi which is an ancient bazaar. It is the largest wholesale and retail market in Lahore.

Lohari Gate:

It was named in honor of the city's famous blacksmiths. The neighborhood around this gate is very famous for local Lahori food.

Mochi Gate:

This gate is located between Akbari and Shah Alam Gate, in the adjoining Mochi Bagh, there are still many political meetings, processions and gatherings. Various historians agree that it was named after Pandi Moti Ram, a Hindu soldier. This soldier guarded the gate during the Mughal period due to his dedication to his job, the rulers decided to honor him.

Bhatti Gate:

It is located near the western division of Lahore. It was formerly the home of the kilns and the Rajput tribe lived near it. This area is quite famous today due to the Lahori cuisine.

Informative Tile about Lahore History:

Lahore grew up during the reign of Emperor Babar. During the regime of Jahangir, it continued to serve as the capital of the Empire. The city was made the Eastern Capital of the Ghaznavid dynasty during the tenure of Khusrau Shah in 1152. The pages of history show that the city of Lahore is at least 2000 years old. Gangaram is said to be the ''father of modern time''.

Lahore City was the capital of the Ghaznavid dynasty from 1163 to 1186. In 1241, a Mongol army captured Lahore. During the 14 centuries, the city was repeatedly attacked by the Mongols until 1398, when it came under the control of the Turkish conqueror Timur. Mughal Babar's forces captured Lahore in 1524. Thus began the golden age of Lahore city during the Mughal dynasty. With the invasion of Nadir Shah in the middle of the eighteenth century, Lahore became a stronghold of the Iranian Empire. When the Indian subcontinent gained independence in 1947. Lahore became the capital of West Punjab Province.

The ancient university of Lahore was built on 14 October 1882. The founder of this university was Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner. The first vice- chancellor of Punjab University after independence was Dr. Omer Hayat Malik who was a renowned educationist.