Historical Places

The Khizri Gate or Sheranwala Gate is located within Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Shairanwala Gate is one of the four gates which once opened on the river front north of the Walled City. It was named after Khawaja Khizr, the patron saint of running waters and rivers. The Gate & its neighbourhood were so named because there was a ferry on the River Ravi in front of it. It is also known as Sheranwala Darwaza, because Ranjit Singh is said to have kept two lions in cages in front of this gate. The Italian traveller Niccola Mannuchi, who visited Lahore in 1667, has named it as Qadri Gate but gives no reason for this. This is one of the famous Gateways to Walled City of Lahore and a must-see attraction for people coming to Lahore.

The Lohari or Lahori Gate is located within Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Lahori and the bazaar behind it comprises the oldest arterial route in the Walled City built by Akbar the great. Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of the Subcontinent is buried just outside this gate. Caravans and travellers coming from Multan used to enter the city from this gate. Behind Lohari Gate also, once stood a brick fort called Kacha Kot probably the first fortified city of Lahore founded by Malik Ayyaz. Among the few city gates which British Government cared to reconstruct, only Lohari Gate retained its original form. During Mughal period, the two famous divisions of the Walled City, namely Guzar Bahar Khan and Guzar Machhi Hatta, were served by this Gate. During the anarchaic rule of the 18th century, all the city gates, except Lohari Gate & two others were walled up. This is one of the gateways to Walled City of Lahore and a must-see attraction for people coming to Lahore.

The Kashmiri Gate is located within Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Kashmiri Gate faces the direction of Kashmir. Inside the gate is the traditional market place called "Kashmiri Bazaar". People, Travellers, Caravans, merchandise coming from and going to Kashmir, used to pass through this gate. The gate is in its dilapidated condition and lot of encroachment can be seen around its structure. The gate is one of the gateways to LAhore and people coming to LAhore, with a flare of history, are strongly recommended to visist this place.

The "Yakki Gate" was named after the martyr saint "Zakki." Zakki fell while defending the city against the Mughal invaders from the north. Over time the name "Zakki" became distorted to what the gate is known as today: "Yakki." The gate is no more in existance. You can find the location of the gate by making detailed survey of Lahore. This is one of the famous 12 Doors of Lahore and an important historical landmark of Lahore.

The Delhi Gate is located within Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Delhi Gate was built during the Mughal period and is one of thirteen gates of the Inner City. The area near the gate is a historical place, in which a number of old buildings, havelis and markets are located. The Wazir Khan Mosque can be accessed from this gate. The gate was badly damaged during 1947 riots, when partition of India took place and Pakistan came into existance. This Gate has been completely renovatyed to bring its original shape and glory. This is one of 12 Doors of Lahore and strongly recommended for tourists to see this landmark of Lahore.

The Roshnai Gate is one of the thirteen gates within the Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Its extended height and width is testament to its use by emperors' caravans of elephants. This is on eof the 12 Doors of Lahore and presents an important landmark of Lahore. Strongly recommended for tourists visiting Lahore. Recommended for families to visit this gate while exploring Lahore.

The "Akbari gate", the most beautiful gate of lahore. The "Akbari Gate" is named after the great Mughal emperor Akbar, who rebuilt the town and citadel. Close to this gate the Emperor also founded a market, which is named after him, "Akbari Mandi." (Akbari Market) Today, this great gate is non-existant. You can determine the site of the gate by visiting the Akbari Market. This is one of 12 Doors of Lahore and present great hiostorical landmark of Lahore to those people visiting Lahore for the first time.

Just behind the Lahore Fort is the entrance to the "Masti Gate," also known as the "Gate of Merriment". This area is dominated by wholesale shoe sellers who sell both traditional- and Western-style shoes. Located further down the street is one of the city's oldest Masjids, the Masjid of Mariyam Zamani Begum, named after the mother of Jahangir, Mariyam Zamani. This is one of the 12 Doors of Lahore and represent as one of the landmark of hiostorical city of Lahore.

Histrionically, lahore is known to have 12 doors, while the 13th door is a small outlet that falls between the Lohari Gate and Bhati Gate. This is the smallest of gates of walled city of Lahore. The purpose of this gate was to dispose of waste, garbage and other unwanted material out of Lahore City, Due to its small size, the gate was called as mori i.e - small hole. The "Mori Gate" is the smallest of the gates of the walled city. Mori Gate was never considered an official gate, but the residents of Lahore considered it to be the 13th gate. This is one of the landmarks of Lahore and worth-visiting for the tourists and locals visiting Lahore.

The "Shah-Alami Gate" is named after the one of the sons of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Shah Alam I. Before his death, the gate was called the "Bherwala Gate." During the 1947 independence riots, the gate was burned. Today only the name survives. One of Lahore's biggest commercial markets, "Shah Alam Market" or Shalmi as locals call it, exists near the site of the gate. This is one of the 12 Doors of Lahore. Its location can be traced at the sidelines of Shah Alami Market, Lahore.

The "Taxali Gate," also known as the Taxal (royal mint), was built during the Mughal reign. There is a very famous shoe market located here known as Sheikupurian Bazar. There are a variety of foods available in and around this gate - one of the most beloved being Sri Pai from Fazal Din alias "Phajja." Taj Mehal and Shahbudin Halwi are a couple of the more popular sweet stores. This is one of the 12 Doors of LAhore. Although, no more in existance, its location can be traced by visiting the area. Recommended for visit by locals as well as tourists. Those desiring to have taste of "payas" of Phajja, would love to see the site of the gate as well.

The Badshahi Masjid (The Emperor's Masjid), was built in 1673 by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the city's best known landmarks and a major tourist attraction epitomizing the beauty and grandeur of the Mughal era. The Masjid can accommodate over 55,000 worshipers and ranked as the second largest Masjid in Pakistan. Faisal MAsjid, Islamabad happens to be the largest MAsjid in Pakistan. The architecture and design of the Badshahi Masjid is closely related to the Jamia Masjid in Delhi, India, which was built in 1648 by Aurangzeb's father and predecessor, emperor Shah Jahan. The significance of the Masjid stems from the fact that it contains a museum that shows rare hand-written manuscripts of Holy Quran and some other rare artifacts of Muslim regimes of past. This is a must-visit place for all Muslim tourists as well as locals visiting Lahore. A life-time experience.