The ancient mythological city of Lahore may have been the fort of Lav, the twin son of the Hindu deity Ram. But in its medieval and contemporary incarnation, it is the bastion of Data Sahib or ...

Lahore, Pakistan, is one of the South Asia’s most brilliant gems. It’s a treasure trove of Mughal architecture and history – here’s what travelers should know.

The Pakistani city of Lahore is one of the Indian subcontinent’s most brilliant gems, yet it remains relatively obscure outside the country — an unexpected pleasure for travelers.

Legend has it that the Lahore Fort has been rebuilt seven times, the last being as we see it in its present shape by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1575 AD. Every new invader destroyed it, only to ...

Currently, there are Muslim jinn colonies in the Mughal-era Shalimar Gardens, Lahore Fort, Data Ganj Bakhsh shrine, Pir Makki mosque, and Prince Kamran Baradari.

A bomb went off at a Sufi shrine in the old quarters of this eastern Pakistani city on Thursday, killing two persons and injuring 27 more, an official spokesman said. A large number of people had ...

Noting the deteriorated condition of the marble, as well as the dim lighting and discolored walls, he called for a comprehensive plan for the shrine's renovation.

As Lahore governor, Dara Shikoh had brought these tiles from Jaipur to construct a pathway from Lahore Fort to the shrine of his Sufi mentor, Mian Mir. After Dara Shikoh was executed, Aurangzeb ...

Lahore, Pakistan, is one of the South Asia’s most brilliant gems. It’s a treasure trove of Mughal architecture and history – here’s what travelers should know.