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.

Facing Badshahi Masjid is the Lahore Fort, ... His shrine, known as Data Darbar, is barely 10 minutes’ drive from the Greater Iqbal Park, and remains one of the most visited places in Lahore.

Lahore Fort has a vacant temple dedicated to Loh. ... The Shrine of Ali Hajveri is located west of Bhatti Gate. Data Darbar is one of the oldest Muslim shrines on the subcontinent.

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 ...

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 ...

The guidebook details the history, location, and associated land of each shrine, ... had explored historical significance of Lahore Fort during Sikh empire lasting for five decades from year 1799 ...

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.

Jeevay Sanjha Punjab (JSP), a Pakistan-based organization, has released a guidebook documenting 42 Sikh historical shrines in the Lahore district of Pakistan, aiming to revive memories lost since ...

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.