Tuesday, 9 August 2016

"LAHORE FORT" a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Suplinded Building of Mughals in Lahore

Lahore Fort currently was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1566 AD is very famous historical point Lahore. In 1981 it was declared as world heritage site by the UNISCO.  This fort was originally built about 1000 years ago. It is very complicated in defense and illustration point for marble work and interior beauty. Its palaces, gardens and other building have a great charm to the visitors. It is a master piece of architecture of Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Building of Mughal Emperor Akbar:

Currently founder of the Lahore fort was Great Mughal emperor Akbar. He built this fort in1566 and completed within 14 years. He made its only gate (masjadi gate) for military use to defend Lahore. And then transfer its capital from Dahli to Lahore. And decorate fort with red sand stone in its own style that is latterly called Akbari style. He decorated wall with animal painting that show Akbar’s Policy for the non Muslim.

Enhancement by Emperor Jahangir:

Alam geri gate toward Badshahi masque is the prominent building which is added by the emperor Auragzaib Alamger. He build this for movement of royal family in royal palaces in the fort. Royal families riding on the elephant go through this gate to enter in the fort. He has also emphasize to improve the orchard and fountains in the royal palaces of Lahore fort. 

Modification By shah Jahan:

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan has made a number of modifications in his era. He builds Sheesh Mahal for the empress and Nolakha and Moti Masjid for Royal Ladies. All these building were in Iranian style and master piece of architectural work. Their fresco works was amazing and have a great attraction for the visitors.
He introduces the Dewan-e-Aam that is used for General public audience this remarkable building was also build by Shah Jahan in 1631. Here the emperor would make daily appearance and received official visitors. Dewan-e- Khas designed for the special guests and private audience. These quadrangle elegant and finish with white marble building is used to receiving special guests.

Fresco Work:

All Mughal Emperor were fond of fresco work. As their building represent this.  A number of buildings in Lahore fort were splendid by Mughal fresco work. It is really unique in design and attraction. Due to its fresco work and historical values UNISCO declared this building as world heritage site in 1981.

Museum:There is a museum in the Lahore fort. It has three galleries armory gallery, Sikh Gallery and Mughal gallery.  A number of historical ad war equipment was displayed. Sikh and Mughal gallery were also displayed culture of their period.

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