Revisiting the Mahabat Khan Mosque – a 17th Century monument on March 28, 2019When it comes to the heritage of Pakistan, how can we forget or ignore the city of Peshawar? In the recent past, this city has been showcased as a danger zone by media and I think it is high time to talk about the heritage of Peshawar before its image is further distorted and ruined […]
Why the Mosque of Dai Anga is a forgotten piece of history on March 20, 2019Whenever we read or get to know about the Mughal history, the name Dai Anga does come across but have you ever gone into the details of this important personality? Well, here I am taking you to a forgotten piece of architecture which was a mosque built by Dai Anga, but before that, let me […]
Shah Hussain — the pioneer of Punjabi kafi on March 11, 2019Let me start with the life of Shah Hussain who is the pioneer of kafi (stanza) form of Punjabi poetry. Shah Hussain was given the valued name Shah which meant a ruler but he preferred to be called a Faqir meaning mendicant dervish thus shunning all worldly possessions. Hussain’s connection with the Walled City of […]
Revamping the world’s largest picture wall at Lahore Fort on March 7, 2019The world’s largest picture wall is right here in Lahore Fort and the good news is that after being conserved, it will be opened for tourists by end of March this year. I am sure that this will be great news for heritage lovers and tourists as it was one of the neglected sites of […]
Gama Pehalwan — the undefeated star on February 16, 2019Today, let me take you to a famous but forgotten legend of Lahore, Gama Pehalwan, a wrestler! He was known all over the world as Rustam-e-Hind (Champion of India) and Rustam-e-Zamana (Champion of the Universe) because of his wrestling skills which were matchless in those times. He was such a celebrated and renowned wrestler that […]
The secret hammam of the royals on February 1, 2019The backside of Jahangir’s Quadrangle was lying abandoned since ages and had almost turned into a dump yard site with loads of debris and waste piled up to a height of 10 feet above the ground. This was all a result of sheer neglect and ignorance towards an important place inside the splendid World Heritage […]
The once glorified Sir Ganga Ram House now in shambles on January 4, 2019Being from Lahore, we all must be familiar with the Ganga Ram Hospital but have we ever thought of paying tribute to the man who built it for the welfare of the people? Lahore is a city loaded with history and culture and imprints of the great men of past in its streets and architecture. […]
Musaman Gate of Lahore Fort on December 27, 2018Have you ever heard of the Musaman Gate of Lahore Fort? I am sure like many others you also must be unaware of this historic heritage site that was once one of the most important entry points in to the fort. According to historic references, Musaman Gate was also known as Musaman Burj or Samman […]
‘Aik Kos Minar’ — the medieval milestone of Lahore on December 22, 2018‘Kos Minar’ might sound new to you or a bit strange, because this term is not used anymore, nor are these Kos Minars seen prominent in the city or country. Kos Minars were the milestones which were constructed during the Mughal rule from 1556 to 1707 AD. The word “Kos” literally means a medieval measurement […]
Makatib Khana — the secretariat that Mughal rulers used on December 12, 2018The word ‘Makatib Khana’ means a clerk’s room or a secretariat and according to historic references, this was a place where clerks (muharirs) recorded entry into the grand Lahore Fort. You must be wondering where it is as it is located at the most prominent place in the majestic fort but always goes unnoticed by […]