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Children running up the steps at the entrance to the Lahore Fort, Pakistan. The wide steps were used by elephants to climb. The Lahore Fort referred to as Shahi Qila is the citadel of the city of Lahore in modern day Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of Lahore adjacent to the walled city.
Naulakha Detail. The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Urdu: شاهی قلعہ ) is the citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore in Pakistan. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares. Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers,having thirteen gates in all. Thus the fort manifests the rich traditions of the entire Mughal architecture. The fort is clearly divided into two sections: first the administrative section, which is well connected with main entrances, and comprises larger garden areas and Diwan-e-Aam for royal audiences. The second - a private and concealed residential section - is divided into courts in the northern part, accessible through 'elephant gate'. Some of the famous sites inside the fort include: Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sheesh-Mahal. The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Urdu: شاهی قلعہ ) is the citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore in Pakistan. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares. Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers,having thirteen gates in all. Thus the fort manifests the rich traditions of the entire Mughal architecture. The fort is clearly divided into two sections: first the administrative section, which is well connected with main entrances, and comprises larger garden areas and Diwan-e-Aam for royal audiences. The second - a private and concealed residential section - is divided into courts in the northern part, accessible through 'elephant gate'. Some of the famous sites inside the fort include: Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Alamgiri Gate - Main Entrance The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Urdu: شاهی قلعہ ) is the citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore in Pakistan. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares. Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers,having thirteen gates in all. Thus the fort manifests the rich traditions of the entire Mughal architecture. The fort is clearly divided into two sections: first the administrative section, which is well connected with main entrances, and comprises larger garden areas and Diwan-e-Aam for royal audiences. The second - a private and concealed residential section - is divided into courts in the northern part, accessible through 'elephant gate'. Some of the famous sites inside the fort include: Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Suchit and Anu (Arundhathi) at Jahangiri Mahal at Agra Fort, India. Jahangiri Mahal (Hindi: जहाँगीरी महल, Urdu: جہانگیری محل), is the most prominent building inside the Agra Fort of India. The Mahal was the principal zenana (palace for women belonging to the royal household), and was used mainly by the Rajput wives of Akbar. The building is made of red sandstone. A splendid gateway leads to an interior courtyard surrounded by grand halls covered with profuse carvings on stone, heavily fashioned brackets, piers, and crossbeams. One can still spot remnants of decoration in gold and blue done in the prevalent Indo-Persian style.
Suchit and Anu (Arundhathi) at Jahangiri Mahal at Agra Fort, India. Jahangiri Mahal (Hindi: जहाँगीरी महल, Urdu: جہانگیری محل), is the most prominent building inside the Agra Fort of India. The Mahal was the principal zenana (palace for women belonging to the royal household), and was used mainly by the Rajput wives of Akbar. The building is made of red sandstone. A splendid gateway leads to an interior courtyard surrounded by grand halls covered with profuse carvings on stone, heavily fashioned brackets, piers, and crossbeams. One can still spot remnants of decoration in gold and blue done in the prevalent Indo-Persian style.
Agra Fort Diwan I Am (Hall of Public Audience) Uttar Pradesh, Agra. Dīwān-e-Ām (Persian ديوان عام) (Divan-i-Aam). The court's Hall of Public Audience, where the ruler held mass audience. He would sit on his throne facing petitioners. His minister would assemble the petitions and refer them to the Dīwān-e-Khās for private audience. Agra Fort (Lal Qila) is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. Agra, Uttar Pradesh state (UP), North India.
Agra Fort Diwan I Am (Hall of Public Audience) Uttar Pradesh, Agra. Dīwān-e-Ām (Persian ديوان عام) (Divan-i-Aam). The court's Hall of Public Audience, where the ruler held mass audience. He would sit on his throne facing petitioners. His minister would assemble the petitions and refer them to the Dīwān-e-Khās for private audience. Agra Fort (Lal Qila) is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. Agra, Uttar Pradesh state (UP), North India.
Agra Fort Diwan I Am (Hall of Public Audience) Uttar Pradesh, Agra. Dīwān-e-Ām (Persian ديوان عام) (Divan-i-Aam). The court's Hall of Public Audience, where the ruler held mass audience. He would sit on his throne facing petitioners. His minister would assemble the petitions and refer them to the Dīwān-e-Khās for private audience. Agra Fort (Lal Qila) is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. Agra, Uttar Pradesh state (UP), North India.
Children running up the steps at the entrance to the Lahore Fort, Pakistan.
The wide steps were used by elephants to climb. The Lahore Fort referred to as Shahi Qila is the citadel of the city of Lahore in modern day Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of Lahore adjacent to the walled city.
Children running up the steps at the entrance to the Lahore Fort, Pakistan. The wide steps were used by elephants to climb. The Lahore Fort referred to as Shahi Qila is the citadel of the city of Lahore in modern day Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of Lahore adjacent to the walled city.
Children running up the steps at the entrance to the Lahore Fort, Pakistan.
The wide steps were used by elephants to climb. The Lahore Fort referred to as Shahi Qila is the citadel of the city of Lahore in modern day Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of Lahore adjacent to the walled city.
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