Moti Bazaar () is an old

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located in

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History

It was founded by Moti Lal in 1911. Prior to the establishment of Pakistan in 1947, the bazaar had only twenty-two

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s. The total number of these stores has now surpassed 1200. Every day, at least 8,000 people visit and shop in Moti Bazaar. Previously, this bazaar was solely for

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, but now males and teenagers can visit the bazaar. There is a

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in the heart of the

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that serves as a school today. This residence was erected in 1883 and given the name ''Kanya Ashra'' in honour of Moti Lal's wife.

References

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