Lahore Gates

"Roshnai Gate"

The "Roshnai Gate," also known as the "Gate of

Lights,"is located

between the Lahore Fortand the Badshahi

Mosque.

As the gate was one of the main entrances

into the city,

it was constantly visited by Omerahs, courtiers,

royal servants and retinues. In the evenings, the gate

was lit up, hence its name. The gate was also referred

to as the "Gate of Splendour." Itis the only gate that is in good condition and still retains its original looks.

"Shaianwala Gate"

The "Shairanwala Gate," also known as the "Gate of the Lions,"

was made by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. After its completion,

Singh placed two live lions (or Shers) in cages at the gate

as a symbolic gesture to warn any invader.The Italian traveller Niccola Mannuchi, who visited Lahore

in 1667, has named it as Qadri Gate but gives no reason for this.

"Lohari Gate"

The "Lohari Gate" is very close to

"Bhati Gate."

Like many other gates, it was built to keepenemies out.

Although it is now surrounded by

shops and stalls,

it still has great architectural significance.In

Urdu,

loha means "iron," and the gate is named Lohari because

many lohars (blacksmiths) workshops were based just outside this gate.

"Kashmiri Gate"

The "Kashmiri Gate" is so named because it faces the direction of Kashmir.

Inside the

gate, there is a shopping

area called "Kashmiri Bazaar"

and a beautiful girls' college. This college, built

upon an old haveli

belonging to a shah, is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture.

"Mochi Gate"

The Mochi Gate locally known as Mochi Darwaza is located within

the Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.Mochi Gate

is a historical gate built by the Mughals.It is at the site of

one of the thirteen gates of the old walled city of Lahore.The Darwaz

a (Gate) used to exist next to the Laal Haveli,a prominent landmark at the entrance point. In Urdu, Mochi means cobbler

(Cavalry Saddles and shoes repair person) which indicates that the bazaar

was a market for shoes and repair shops.

"Delhi Gate"

The "Delhi Gate" was once the main and only road that led from Lahore to Delhi.

The gate was built during the Mughal era. Although the gate

suffered greatly in

the 1947 riots, it has since been renovated and today is in its former

glory.

Lahore's Historic Delhi Gate is one of the most crowded

parts of the walled city

and faces the city of Delhi in India.

[Original caption] Delhi gate, Lahore. The inner part of

Lahore is a walled city with forts and other defenses.

"Bhati Gate"

The entrance to the "Bhati Gate" is located on the western

wall of the old city. The area inside the gate is well known

throughout the city for its food. Just outside of "Bhati Gate"

is the Data Durbar, the mausoleum of the Sufi saint Ali Hajweri

(also known as Data Sahib Ganjbaksh). Every Thursday evening Naat

Readers and Qawawals (who perform Qawwali) gather here to read Naat and perform religious Qawwali.

"Akbari Gate"

The "Akbari gate", the most beutiful gate of

lahore.

The "Akbari Gate" is named after the great Mughal

emperor Akbar, who rebuilt the town and citadel.

Close to this gate the Emperor also founded a market,

which is named after him, "Akbari Mandi." (Akbari Market)

Akbari Gate, is the earliest structure built by Mughals in Fort.

It is part of fortification architecture of Akbar's era and

the only example of its kind in Pakistan.This area is

totaly ignorant by authorities, I have seen people living

in this gate, and may be using as personal property.

"Masti Gate"

Just behind the Lahore Fort is the entrance to the "Masti Gate,"

also known as the "Gate of Merriment". This area is

dominated

by wholesale shoe sellers who sell both traditional- and

Western-style shoes. Located further down the street

is one of the city's oldest Masjids, the Masjid of Mariyam

Zamani Begum, named after the mother of Jahangir, Mariyam Zamani.

"Mori Gate"

Located between the Lohari Gate and Bhati Gate, the "Mori

Gate"

is the smallest of the gates of the walled city.

This gate was used to remove the waste and disposal

material from the city. Mori Gate was never considered

an official gate, but the residents of Lahore considered it to be the 13th gate.

"Tixali Gate"

The "Tixali Gate," also known as the Tixal (royal mint), was built during

the Mughal reign. There is a very famous shoe market located here known

as Sheikupurian Bazar. There are a variety of foods available in and

around this gate - one of the most beloved being Sri Pai from

Fazal Din aka "Phajja." Taj Mehal and Shahbudin Halwi are a couple of

the more popular sweet stores.