Nur Jahan The Most Powerful Woman Of Mughal Empire

Nur Jahan, the most powerful woman of Mughal Empire,, died on December 17, 1645 in Lahore لاهور را به جان برابر خریده ایم - جان داده ایم و جنت دیگر خریده ایم Born as Mehr-un-Nisaa, Noor Jahan's father Mirza Ghiyas Baig migrated to India with…

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Last Princess Of Lahore Bamba Sutherland

Last Princess of Lahore - Princess Bamba Sutherland (1869 - 1957) The last of the survivors of the Maharaja’s family, Princess Bamba Sutherland, who lived like an unknown in Lahore, the capital of the kingdom of her father and grandfather, quietly slipped into its soil…

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Pak India Border - Lalhon And Gowindi

The India–Pakistan Border, known locally as the International Border (IB), is an international border running between India and Pakistan that demarcates the Indian states and the four provinces of Pakistan. The border is running from the Line of Control (LoC), which separates the Indian Jammu…

By Siddique Shahzad

Horse And Cattle Show - 1960

The show has been described as an eloquent expression of Pakistan's heritage and an authentic account of its agricultural and industrial achievement's. The fortress stadium, the venue of the show is thronged by active participants, foreign visitors and peoples who watch the festival with great…

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Lahore Memories - Invitation For Welcome Ceremony Of Turkish President And His Wife - 1955

Turkish President and his wife visited Lahore in 1955. Two functions were arranged, one from the "Citizens of Lahore" in Shalamar Gardens and the second in Governor House. These are the scans of invitations cards for both functions. Contributed and Narrated by: Mr. Hammad Nasir…

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Gateway Of Gulabi Bagh

This beautiful tile-decorated gate located on Grand Trunk Road was entrance to Gulabi Bagh (Rose Garden) from southern side, built in 1655 by a Persian noble, Mirza Sultan Beg who was Admiral of the Fleet under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The numerical value of…

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Haveli Sardar Jawala Singh Sandhu - Padhana

This is the Haveli of Padhana Sikh Sardars Who belonged to this Village They were Sandhu Jatts They were one of the Oldest Sardars in the Punjab, The Eldest Sister of Rani Jind Kaur(Empress Of Punjab) was married to the Sardar Jawala Singh (d.1835) of…

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Lahore Memories - Balraj Sahni Visit To Lahore C 1962

Mr Balrahj Sahni was one of the leading actors from Bombay's Film Industry. He did his M.A (English) from Government College, Lahore. His mentor was Ahmad Shah Bokhari, former Principal of Govt College and later representative of Pakistan in UNO. Balraj Ji's ancestral town was…

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Lahore Illuminated To Celebrate Eid Milad-Un-Nabi

Mawlid "Birth of the Prophet" is the observance of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which is celebrated often on the 12th day of Rabi' al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. The 12th Day of Rabi' al-awwall is the most popular date…

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Lahore Memories - Eid Milad E Nabi Poster

74 years back, in year 1939, my father was doing his college (BA-Hons) from Islamia College Lahore, he and his buddies arranged a gathering of young Muslims to celebrate "Eid Milad e Nabi" a token of love and respect to the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The…

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