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Hidden treasures of Lahore

Despite thinking that we have explored Lahore enough, its hidden treasures tell a different story.

Source: Locally Lahore

1. Fakir Khana Museum

Situated in Bhatti Gate, Lahore, Fakir Khana is the private museum of the Fakir Family of Lahore. It houses the treasures of the Faqir family, who have lived in Lahore since the 18th century. It is said to be the largest private collection in south Asia, with over 13,000 pieces of art.

Source: Locally Lahore

2. Tomb of French Officer’s Daughter

The tomb exists on a mound to the east of main road from old Anarkali to Jain Mandir. The daughter of General M. Allard named Marie Charlotte died on April 5 in 1827 in Lahore and she was buried on a mound in the north west corner of this garden.

It is small tomb with a dome octagonal in plan. On the top of the main entrance, a tablet with Persian script is fixed bearing the name of the bidder and the death date of Marie Charlotte.

Source: Dunyanews.tv

3. Kos Minar

Kos was an ancient measure of the territory distance which varied from time to time. In 1609 the Emperor Jahangir ordered a small minaret like monuments to be built at every kos along the Grand Trunk Road.

Remians of a 4 Kos Minars of Mughal period still exist in the environs of Lahore, among which the typical example at Shahu-ki-Garhi near the railway line just outside Lahore station is prominent.

Source: Dunyanews.tv

4. Bhadrakali Mandir

Bhardrakali Mandir, an ancient Hindu temple is situated inside the famous Thokar Niaz Baig. According to the writer Kanhiya Lal, the largest Hindu festival of Lahore used to be held in this temple.

Dedicated to an incarnation of the Hindu deity, Durga Mata, the temple was once a grand complex comprising various smadhs (stupas), baoli (well), banyan tree, a pool and two temples

Source: Lahore Nama

5. Tomb of Anarkali

According to the legend, she was executed for her amorous folly in 1599 A.D. Six years later, when Salim came to the throne, he in the memory of his beloved, constructed a monument known as Anarkali Tomb.

The mausoleum stands within the enclosure of the Punjab Civil Secretariat, and was completed in 1615 A.D. It has undergone great changes from time to time that it has lost all its original decorations. In 1891 A.D. it was converted into Punjab Records office and still serves the same purpose.

Source: Lahore Nama

See how there is so much more to Lahore that still needs exploring!

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