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Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan. With a
rich history dating back over a millennium, Lahore is a major cultural
centre of Pakistan. One of the most densely populated cities in the
world, Lahore remains an economic, political, transportation,
entertainment, and educational hub.
Lahore is referred to as the cultural heart of Punjab as it hosts most
of the arts, cuisine, festivals, film-making, music, gardening and
intelligentsia of the country. Known for its affiliation with poets and
artists, it has the largest number of educational institutions in Punjab
and some of the finest gardens on the continent.
Old Lahore, Through Precious Pictures - Everybody has seen the current
Lahore Hamariweb is showing some old pictures which are very special and
famous places of Lahore. These pictures were taken in the duration of
1800 to 1900. These pictures are our national property which reminds us
the past of Pakistan.
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View of the front entrance to the Jubilee Museum & Technical Institute,
Prince Albert Memorial Museum. Date taken: 1946
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Moselms sitting inside of the gate of Vazir Khan Mosque. Date taken:
September 1946
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Buildings under repair in the Shalimar Gardens, Lahore. Date: 1884
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View along the façade of Jahangir's Tomb, Shahdara, Lahore. Date: 1880
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Lawrence and Montgomery Halls, Lahore. Two large Halls for public
meetings built by subscription in honour of Sir John (now Lord) Lawrence
and Sir Robert Montgomery. Date: 1860
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Anarkali Church - Lahore [Tomb of Anarkali]. Date: 1870
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Jama Masjid (Badshahi Masjid). Date: 1870
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Railway Station, Lahore. Date: 1880
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