Shahi Fort (Lahore Fort)

Shahi Fort 

Shahi Fort, also named as Lahore Fort was constructed by Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar in his reign. With the passage of time this fort was modified by the coming rulers. This Fort has 13 gates and contain many beautiful structures which attract so many people.

This old Fort saw many battles over centuries and still has their marks on it. After the fall of Mughal Empire this fort become the residency of Maharaja Ranjit singh.

Shahi Fort has many remarkable monuments which give us a glimpse of that era. Some of them are Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Motti Masjid and the Picture Wall.

Sheesh Mahal

Sheesh Mahal or "The Palace of Mirrors" was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan. The palace is fully covered with mirror work and also known as the best place to visit in Lahore Fort. After Mughal Empire and during Sikh Empire Sheesh Mahal was also one of the favorite places of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Alamgiri Gate 

Alamgiri Gate is a renowned monument because of its elegant design and its location. It was constructed by the last strong King of the Mughal era “Aurangjaib Alamgir”. This gate is in front of the Hazuri bagh (another little yet beautiful monument) and faces the front gate of Badshahi Mosque.

Motti Masjid

Motti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), the name given after its white marble structure. This little Mosque  is located on the western side of the Lahore Fort. This beautiful Mosque has three domes and dated back to Shah Jahan Period.

Picture Wall

Picture Wall was constructed on the orders of Emperor Jahangir which is the greatest artistic example in the Lahore Fort. The pictures are mainly consist of fighting elephants, angels and games. These pictures do not give a combine view so you have to view each separately. Time has damaged this Artistic symbol a lot. Now its just a simple wall which has some traces of that wall which once told the tales of glories of that era.

I personally visited this place a couple of times but still I do not miss any chance to see this Fort as it reminds me the Good and Bad stories which this Fort once was a part of.

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