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Mughal architecture in lahore pdf Continue When the Muslims took over parts of Punjab, Kashmir and the Border, they not only introduced a new religion that is Islam, but also brought a new form of architecture and fine art to this pure country. Mosques, gardens, forts, palaces and mausoleums were built. These architectural monuments were so different that they divided the history of Park Indo into two separate parts: pre-Islamic and Islamic periods. When the British came in as the East India Company and ruled for more than a century, they also introduced English architecture on the Indo-Pak subcontinent. Later it seemed that the architecture of this region is now a fusion of Mughal and English architecture. When Pakistan came into force, the British left running the administration and infrastructure for both the governments of Pakistan as well as India. In Pakistan, almost all major buildings are built in cooperation with foreign firms. The results can be seen as a hybrid architecture, as designers from outside Pakistan have tried to give a modern look to the city. Below is a brief account of the main Islamic architecture built by the Mughals in Pakistan. The Naulaha Pavilion Naulaha Pavilion is named after the nine rupees of the nine rupees it took to build this. It is a small white marble building with a large arched entrance and a roof of corvexes. It is located next to the courtyard sheesh mahal. The structure is laid with many precious and semi-precious stones. Due to its location, it provides an amazing view of the ancient city, Lahore. The Badshahi Lahore Mosque badshahi Mosque is a Mughal-era mosque in Lahore. It was built by the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1671. It is the second largest mosque in Pakistan. It is located west of Fort Lahore. The Badshahi Mosque is Pakistan's main tourist attraction. The exterior of the mosque is made of carved red stones, and the insert is made of white marble. Fort Lahore, also known as Shahi Sila, is located in the northwestern part of the city of Lahore. It has a huge structure and consists of many buildings and gates that include, Alamgiri Gate, Sofa e Aam, Sofa e Has, Khuwab Gah, Makatib Khana, Moti masjid, Lal Burj, Kala Burj , Shish Mehel and many others. Shalamar Bhagh is a Mughal garden complex built in 1637 AD during the Shah Jahan era. Construction was completed in 1641. Shalamar Gardens is a World Heritage Site listed as a World Heritage Site due to its design and architecture. Its architecture is inspired by the old Shalamar gardens in Kashmir, built by Emperor Jahangir, the father of Shah Jahan. The gardens of the shalamara are lined with a parallelogram, surrounded by a high brick wall, which has a beautiful carving. The Wazir Khan Mosque is a Mughal-era mosque. He was into operation during the mughal era of Shah Jahan. It is one of the most beautiful mosques built Times. This mosque is famous for its intricate tile work known as porridge kari. The mosque is built from a sublime slab that opens the Wazir Khan Chok in Lahore. Lahore is a historic city. This area is ruled not only by Muslims, but also by people of different religions, such as Hindus, Sikhs and Christians. Consequently, the evolution of the city of Lahore originated with a specific culture and origin from antiquity. But, it was the Turkish Persian character that left a lasting and dominant impact on this city. It was an important center for control of the surrounding areas and anyway, it remains the center of northwest India, and now Pakistan.The Mughal period: (1524 - 1712AD) among all the rulers, the Great Mughal left its indelible influence on the art and culture of Lahore. During their reign of almost two centuries (185 years), they made Lahore almost the second capital of India. A traveler from Europe in the seventeenth century described Lahore as a vast and densely populated city, with bazaars full of valuable goods. The first Mughal emperor, Babur captured Lahore in 1526. Lahore later remained the capital of India for 14 years from 1584 to 1598 during the reign of Akbar (1556-1605), the 3rd Mughal emperor. He rebuilt the existing fort and fenced the city with a burnt brick wall, having 12 prestigious gates. Among these gates, masjidi's famous gates were built in 1566, right in front of the eastern gate of Fort Lahore (Figure 6). His successor, Emperor Jahangir, loved this city very much and used to conduct ships here. He and his wife, Empress Noor Jahan, have their tombs on the northwestern periphery of the city of Lahore. He is also known for the construction of the hunting resort of Hiran Minar on the outskirts of Lahore. The next heir was Shah Jahan, who was born in Lahore. The famous Shalimar Garden was built by him in 1642. Among all the mughal emperors, he was known as the Great Builder. These days Lahore has become a royal residence where Mughal emperors spend some time each year. As a result of these royal connections, Lahore acquired many of the architectural values of the Mughals. Architectural contributions of Jahangir and Shah Jahan included the expansion of Fort Lahore, the construction of mosques, tombs, gardens, palaces, royal courts, caravan sheds, royal baths (hammams), city walls, havelies (royal residences), etc. During the reign of the Mughals (1524-1712), the city of Lahore touched the pinnacle of its greatness. The architectural contribution of the last of the Mughals, Aurangzeb (1658-1707), was the most famous monument of the Badshahi Mosque (1673) and the Alamgiri Gate on the west side of the fort. The Badshahi Mosque was Aurangzeb's legacy for the city. Highlights of Mughal architecture: the architectural architecture of the Great are the source of Lahore's main distinction as a heritage city. The Mughal Buildings depict uniformity both in structure and in character. They are characterized by their harmony, proportion, balance and symmetry. They used beautiful geometric patterns in their buildings. The gardens were built on the concept of Chahar Bagh. Architectural elements of the Mughal include an onion dome (single and double), slender minarets and domes at four corners, a large central hall, massive vaulted gateways, arched pancakes and kiosks with chatris (domes). In fact, the architecture of the Mughals was the result of the unification of the indigenous and Persian Mughals, using the amazing skills of Indian craftsmen who took their finished products in the construction of the highest degree of sophistication, delicacy and perfection. The Mughal decoration included work on overhead, pietra, dura, calligraphy, porridge, Jali's work and wood carving. British Colonial Period (1849-1947): After the death of Ranjit Singh, his successors could not compete with the British army. Thus, almost a century later, Punjab province was incorporated into British India in 1849. Once again, lahore was home to the provincial provincial and military headquarters. Consequently, there was a period of Western influence on this land. Immediately after the annexation, in order to establish their administrative control over the city, the British built a railway station and connecting buildings, courts, town hall, museum, telegraph and post offices, banks, medical and educational buildings. They also built a new city for themselves south and southeast of the walled city, called Donald Town. Later, it became known as a civic line as it was built around the core of British national administrators. There were offices, houses, clubs and shops consisting of a common habitat for British officers. Over time, Indian officials and specialists also began to live in this area. This article needs additional quotes to verify. Please help improve this article by adding quotes to reliable sources. Non-sources of materials can be challenged and removed. Find sources: Architecture of Lahore - News newspaper book scientist JSTOR (April 2013) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Badshahi Mosque is one of the most famous buildings of Lahore Alamgiri Gate in Fort Lahore. The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore is considered to be the most ornate mosque of the Mughal era. The architecture of Lahore reflects the history of Lahore and is notable for its diversity and uniqueness. There are buildings left over from the centuries-old mug of the Mughal dynasty, the Sikh Empire, and the British Raj era, whose style is a mixture of Victorian and Islamic architecture, often referred to as Indo-Gothic. Also that are very modern in their design. The interesting point about the architecture of Lahore is that unlike the emphasis on functional architecture in the west, much of Lahore's architecture has always been about making a statement as much as anything else. Lahore art has always been popular all over the world and thus it attracts tourists from all over the world. The old city is home to a number of Lahore architectures that are heavily influenced by the Mughal style. The Department of Archaeology has excavated many of the architectural remains of the buildings that were built during the reign of Rama Ayodhya. Thus, it can be said that while most of Lahore's buildings have Muslim heritage, there are several structures that have the influence of other religions such as Sikhism, Hinduism, Jainism and zoroastrianism. However, the Lahore architecture also includes thirteen gates through which you can enter the city from different angles. Some of the gates are known as the Raushnai Gate, the Masti Gate, the Yakki Gate, the Kashmir Gate, the Khizri Gate, the Shah Burj Gate, the Akbari Gate and the Lahore Gate.