Lahore

Lohawar

A beloved Mughal city and imperial capital under Akbar and Jahangir, famed for Lahore Fort and the Shalimar Gardens.

Lahore

What you need to know

  • Imperial capital under Akbar (1585-1598) and Jahangir
  • Home to Lahore Fort, extensively rebuilt by Akbar and Shah Jahan
  • Badshahi Mosque built by Aurangzeb in 1671-1673
  • Jahangir and his wife Nur Jahan are buried near Lahore
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