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Shahdara Bagh (; meaning “''King’s Way Garden”'') is a historic precinct located across the
Shahdara can be translated as "the pathway or passage of kings". translates as and translates as . In the 15th century, Shahdara was the entrance gate of Lahore during the Mughal Empire. It hosts several historic Mughal architectural sites. These include the Akbari Sarai, the
File:Main Entrance of Akbari Sarai.jpg , Akbari Sarai
File:Tomb of Jahangir Lahore Pakistan.jpg, Interior of the
Ravi River
The Ravi River is a transboundary river in South Asia, flowing through northwestern India and eastern Pakistan, and is one of five major rivers of the Punjab region.
Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, the waters of the Ravi and two oth ...
from the Walled City of Lahore
Lahore ( ; ; ) is the capital and largest city of the Administrative units of Pakistan, Pakistani province of Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab. It is the List of cities in Pakistan by population, second-largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and ...
in Punjab, Pakistan
Punjab (, ) is a Administrative units of Pakistan, province of Pakistan. With a population of over 127 million, it is the Demographics of Pakistan, most populous province in Pakistan and the List of first-level administrative divisions by popu ...
. Shahdara Bagh is the site of several Mughal-era monuments, including the Tomb of Jahangir
The Mughal Empire, Mughal emperor Jahangir is buried in a mausoleum dating from 1637, located in Shahdara Bagh near city of Lahore, along the banks of River Ravi, in Punjab, Pakistan. The site is famous for its interiors that are extensively embe ...
, the Akbari Sarai, Tomb of Asif Khan, Tomb of Nur Jahan and Baradari of Kamran Mirza.
History
Shahdara can be translated as "the pathway or passage of kings". translates as and translates as . In the 15th century, Shahdara was the entrance gate of Lahore during the Mughal Empire. It hosts several historic Mughal architectural sites. These include the Akbari Sarai, the Tomb of Jahangir
The Mughal Empire, Mughal emperor Jahangir is buried in a mausoleum dating from 1637, located in Shahdara Bagh near city of Lahore, along the banks of River Ravi, in Punjab, Pakistan. The site is famous for its interiors that are extensively embe ...
and that of his brother-in-law Asif Khan. Shahdara Bagh is also home to Kamran's Baradari (''Kamran Ki Baradari''). Although this site was originally built on the Ravi River bank, the change of the river course turned it into an island in the riverbed.
The small garden houses the tomb of Mughal princess Dohita Un Nissa Begum (1651-1697).
Transportation
Shahdara Bagh railway station serves Shahdara and surrounding areas. Shahdara Metrobus Terminal Station is located on the north bank of river Ravi.Gallery
Tomb of Jahangir
The Mughal Empire, Mughal emperor Jahangir is buried in a mausoleum dating from 1637, located in Shahdara Bagh near city of Lahore, along the banks of River Ravi, in Punjab, Pakistan. The site is famous for its interiors that are extensively embe ...
File:Tomb of Asif Khan 01.jpg, Tomb of Asif Khan
See also
* List of parks and gardens in Lahore * List of parks and gardens in Pakistan * List of parks and gardens in Karachi * Tomb of Asif Khan *Tomb of Jahangir
The Mughal Empire, Mughal emperor Jahangir is buried in a mausoleum dating from 1637, located in Shahdara Bagh near city of Lahore, along the banks of River Ravi, in Punjab, Pakistan. The site is famous for its interiors that are extensively embe ...
* Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal
* Tomb of Nur Jahan
References
{{Neighbourhoods of Lahore Ravi Zone Mughal gardens in Pakistan Mughal tombs