The Lahore Fort is a citadel located in the city of Lahore, Pakistan that was originally constructed during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century. It has since been upgraded and expanded by subsequent Mughal rulers. Some notable sites within the fort include the Sheesh Mahal palace with its mirror work, Moti Masjid mosque, and Alamgiri Gate, the main entrance built in 1673. The fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 and demonstrates the rich architectural traditions of the Mughal Empire.

2. SHAHI FORT LAHORE

4. Map ofLahore Fort

5. Welcome to Lahore Fort

8. The gate had been constructed to face west towards the Badshahi Mosque in the days of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

9. It had been designed to allow the emperor's elephant mounted caravan to pass through.

12. DIWAN-E-AAM DIWAN-E-AAM or Hall of Public Audience was constructed during the time of shah jahan in 1631-32 A.D.It has 40 pillars and stand on a large raised rectangular platform measuring 187x60 it is a large front court of the DAULAT KHANA-E-KHAS-O-AAM.

13. Sheesh Mahal The Sheesh Mahal literally “Crystal Palace” or “PALACE OF MIRRORS” represents one of the most lavish rooms within the Lahore Fort. It was built by ASIF KHAN for emperor SHAH JAHAN in 1631-32 AD. It is a most decorated place in the fort embellished with glass work Small pieces of colored mirror cover the walls and ceiling.

14. Inside View Of Sheesh Mahal:

15. Naulakha Pavilion:

16. Hathipar(Elephant Path) Built by Shah Jahan in 1931-32 A.D. The stairs case consisting of 58 low and broad steps provided access to the royalty mounted on Elephants from Shah burj to the forecourt of Sheesh Mahal.

17. Moti Masjid: The Moti Masjid stands on the western side of Lahore Fort, near the Alamgiri Darwaza gate. Like many of Shah Jahan's other buildings, it is entirely in white marble, with the cusped arches, engaged baluster columns, and smooth, fine contours associated with this style. It has two aisles of five bays, and a slightly raised central pishtaq, a portal with a rectangular frame.

18. Hazuri Bagh: The Hazuri Bagh is a small enclosure between the Alamgiri Gate of the Lahore Fort and eastern gate of the Badshahi Mosque. This garden was built by Maharajah Ranjit Singh in 1813 to celebrate the capture of the famous Koh-i-Noor Diamond from Shah Shujah of Afghanistan.

19. Jahangir’s Quadrangle The quadrangle is bordered by a building known as 'Khwabgah-e-Shahjahani', contiguous to which is the royal hammam, while the northern periphery is dominated by the elegant white marble pavilion known as Diwan-e-Khass.

20. khavabgah- e-shah jahan(sleeping chamber) It was built by shah jahan in 1663 and the working of its construction was entrusted to wazir khan the founder of wazir khan mosque. It is locatedon the southern end of shahjahan’s quadrangle. It comprises five chambers laid in one row that are exceptionally brilliant with the perforated screen dressed in white marble. The incised work is known as stucco tracery and glass work (ghalibkari in urdu) over the wall.

22. AthDarra (Building having eight openings) Maharaja Ranjit Singh who ruled (1799-1839) built it and used for kacheri(court). The gilt frescos painting on its northern wall made by Maharaja Ranjit. Court artist This monument was constructed at the place of original entrance of Shish Mahal built by Shahjahan in 1633.

23. Mughal Art Gallery

24. Shah Burj Gate It was built by shah jahan in 1631-32 A.D. This magnificent gate was used by the royalty(specific royal members) . An inscription in Persian records its completion in 4th regal year of Shah Jahan under supervision of Mamur Khan

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