{"id":64499,"date":"2019-08-05T11:42:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T11:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=64499"},"modified":"2020-01-17T06:20:31","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T06:20:31","slug":"walled-city-lahore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/walled-city-lahore.html","title":{"rendered":"The Walled City of Lahore: A City Within a City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If there\u2019s one city in South Asia that has played a major role in preserving Pakistan’s Mughal and colonial history, it\u2019s Lahore. The provincial capital of Punjab is home to a large number of architectural masterpieces from the two eras. However, if we have to further narrow down where the core of the city\u2019s glorious past lies, the Walled City of Lahore is the only right answer. Locally known as Androon-e-Shehr (the Inner City)<\/em>, this area is a virtual museum of bygone days. That\u2019s why it\u2019s also known as the Old City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1000 AD, the Walled City laid the foundation of modern Lahore. It all started with the fortification of the city by mud wall during the medieval period. It was only after becoming the capital of the Mughal Empire of South Asia, the Walled City of Lahore gained the status of a political hub. This lead to the construction of Lahore Fort and the city\u2019s new nine-metre high brick wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Mughal rule, a majority of people started living outside the city\u2019s walls in the suburbs, which is why only nine of the thirty-six urban quarters in total were located within the Lahore\u2019s Wall City.
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Gates of the Walled City of Lahore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Originally, the Walled City had thirteen entrances marked with majestic gates. Delhi Gate, Bhati Gate, Sheran wala Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Lohari Gate and Mori Gate exist till now, in fact, they had been reconstructed during the British era. Only Roshnai Gate stands in its original form to this day. On the other hand, the traces of the remaining gates like Texali Gate, Masti Gate, Mochi Gate and Akbari gate ceased to exist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourist Attractions of the Walled City of Lahore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognized as the heart of cultural heritage of Lahore, the Walled City is home to many tourist attractions, some of which are listed below:
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