ROYAL FORT MUGHAL ERA LAHORE PAKISTAN

ROYAL FORT (SHAHI QILLA)

Royal Fort (Shahi Qilla): Mughal Era 

Royal Fort (Shahi Qilla) is situated as the hoistoric core of LAHORE,PAKISTAN.Royal Fort (Shahi Qilla) is spread over an area of about 20 hectares.It is important to note that Royal Fort (Shahi Qilla) was rebuilt in the 17th century (during the MUGHAL EMPIRE).

ROYAL FORT MUGHAL ERA LAHORE PAKISTAN

ROYAL FORT MUGHAL ERA LAHORE PAKISTAN

Royal Fort (Shahi Qilla) contains 21 notable monuments.Shahi Qilla covers the Mughal monuments of the reign periods of EMPEROR AKBAR, SHAH JHAN , JAHANGIR and  AURANGZEB .The Uwas inscribesd, in 1981, as a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its "OUTSTANDING REPERTOIRE" of Mughal monuments.

• Royal Fort :Emperor Akbar The Great:

11th century mud-brick Fort was shifted to, as a modern Lahore Fort, during the reign of 
Akbar The Great, who was greatly recognized for his syncretism.He blended distinct aspects of different cultures/religions together to make this Royal Fort unique in a splendid way.He glamorized this Royal Fort with the combo of Islamic and Hindus motifs.

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Royal Fort :Akbari Gate

Akbari Gate was built during Akbar's reign, was the original entrance to the Royal Fort.It is located on Eastern side of Lahore Fort. It is also known as Maseeti Gate as the historic Maryam Zamani Mosque is just opposite to it. Akbari Gate has vast entrance for the passage of elephants.

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Royal Fort: The Doulat Khana-e-Khas-o-Aam

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Royal Fort : Jharoka-e-Darshan
There is  also balcony-cum-throne that is called Jharoka-e-Darshan, where the Mughal emperors appeared daily, until the time of Aurangzeb.

• Royal Fort: Emperor Jahangir

Royal Fort: The Maktab Khana

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Royal Fort: Kala Burj

In the northwest corner of Khilwat khana, is Kala Burj (Black pavilion), was used as summer pavilion. The Tower's decoration also portrays Jahangir's fascination with painting, particularly his attempts at encouraging Mughal court artists to paint according to the themes and style of Renaissance painters.

Royal Fort: Laal Burj
In the northeast corner of the Khilawat Khana, stands the Lal Burj (Red Pavilion), octagonal in shape.

Royal Fort: Mosque of Mariyam Zamani Beghum

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Royal Fort: Picture Wall

The monumental Picture Wall depicts a myriad of subjects, including elephant fights, angels, and polo games, etc.

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Royal Fort: Khawab-gaah of Jahangir

Jahangir Quadrangle is bordered on its northern edge by Jahangir's sleeping chambers.

• Royal Fort: Shah Jahan

Shah Jahan prettified this Royal Fort by luxurious marble with inlaid Persian floral designs.The distinctive Shah Jahani style is reflected in the extensive use of white marble, and hierarchical accents of the construction.

Royal Fort: The Diwan-e-Aam

The beautiful construction of the Diwan-E-Aam, in the style of a Chehel Sotoun, forty pillars public audience hall.It was used as a hall for the emperors to hold audience with commoners.

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Royal Fort: Diwan-e-Khas
The Diwan-E-Khas served as a hall where the Emperor would attend to matters of the state, and where courtiers and state guests were received.

Royal Fort: Sheesh Mahal

"The Palace of Mirrors" is among the best known monuments of Lahore Fort. It was constructed under the reign of Shah Jahan. The most worth-seeing aspect of this Mahal is the complex mirror-work known as 'ayina kari'.

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Royal Fort: Summer Palace

The Summer Palace, also known as the "Pari Mahal" or "Fairy Palace",  is a labyrinth of chambers. They were used as a residence during hot weather because of the effective ventilation system and, of course, the flooring system of this palace was amazing to keep it cool- its floors were made of two layers that were separated by a layer of water pumped in from the Ravi River.Cool water perfumed by roses flowed through a descriptive system of 42 waterfalls and cascades throughout the Summer palace.

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Royal Fort: Khilwat Khana  

Khilwat Khana was the residence of the royal ladies of the court. The plinth and door frames are made of marble with a curvilinear roof.

Royal Fort: Naulakha pavilion

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Shah Jahan was a romantic person who constructed Taj Mehal in Agra, India and after that this masterpiece in Lahore as a small summer house costing about Nine Lakhs Rs. 

Royal Fort: Moti Masjid

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The white marbled "Moti Masjid" or "Pearl Mosque", was also built in the Shah Jahan period. It is located on the western side of Lahore Fort, closer to Alamgiri Gate. It was an established practice among Mughal emperors to name the mosques after generic names for gemstones.

• Royal Fort: Aurangzeb Alamgir

The last of the great Mughal emperors, Aurangzeb Alamgir, Who enhanced its beauty and charm with the iconic Alamgiri Gate and, of course,  ornamented this fort with the beautiful Badshahi Masjid(one of the Lahore's Most iconic landmarks).

Royal Fort: Alamgiri Gate

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Royal Fort: Badshahi Masjid
Badshahi Masjid is the 2nd largest masjid in Pakistan.It exists as one of the grand imperial mosques of the Mughal-era.It is famous for the carved marble and elaborate plasterwork that are used throghout the Interior of this Masjid.

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Even after so many years of Royal Fort existance, It turns you speechless when you have a look of it...

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