Lahore Fort

part of Lahore fort is here with the Mughal mosque in the background

The Lahore Fort is an ancient fort in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. Its foundations are probably very ancient but the building was largely constructed during the Mughal Empire. It belonged to the Mughal emperors. Along with the Shalimar Gardens Lahore, the Fort is symbolic of the height of Mughal glory in medieval South Asia. The Lahore Fort is also known as Shahi Qila or Royal Fort.

Lahore Fort Media

A picture showing the Lahore Fort (Alamgiri Gate in background) and Hazuri Bagh Pavilion (foreground) in 1870.
The use of elephant-shaped column brackets in buildings of the Lahore Fort reflects the influence of Hindu motifs on Mughal architecture during the reign of Akbar.
The fort's massive Picture Wall dates from the Jahangir period.
The fort's iconic Alamgiri Gate was built during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb.
Ath Dara, built during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and used as his court.
Layout of the Lahore Fort in 1911
Lahore Fort is located across the Hazuri Bagh from the Badshahi Mosque (foreground).
The marble Naulakha Pavilion is one of the most iconic sights at the fort.
The Picture Wall features mosaics depicting a myriad of scenes.
The Sheesh Mahal is elaborately decorated with a myriad of reflective glass tiles.

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