The Lahore Fort- Shahi Qila (Royal Fort) is one of the most popular tourist spot of Lahore in Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares. Origins of the Lahore fort and the city go back to 1200 BC , however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers. Thus the fort manifests the rich traditions of the entire Mughal architecture. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Shahi Qila Lahore
Diwan-e-Aam or hall of public audience was constructed during the time of Shah Jehan in !631-32 A.D. It has 40 pillars and stands on a large raised rectangular platform, measuring 187x60 feets.
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| Diwan-e-Aam (hall of public audience) Lahore Fort |
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| A view of a tree at Lahore Fort |
