Hiran Minar (The Deer Tower)
Hiran Minar is located in Sheikhupura a city in the northwest of Lahore. The minaret was build in the memory of the loving antelope of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. This Minaret represents the love of Mughal Emperors with their pets. Unlike modern days Mughals have a unique taste in selecting their pets. For example, Mughal Emperor Akbar (Father of Jahangir) has an Elephant as his pet. and he love him a lot.
The basic structure of the minaret is quite simple but it was extended by the son of Emperor Jahangir, Shah Jahan who build a water tank and a pavilion in the center of the pool. This was a hunting site for the Royal family. The octagonal pavilion was also used as a recreational site for the Emperors. Interestingly like other Mughal era structures this is not famous for its structural design or beautiful architecture instead it is famous for the love of an Emperor with his pet.
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