 The façade of Kashmiri Gate, Walled city of Old Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan | |
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| Location | Walled City of Lahore,Lahore,Pakistan |
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| Coordinates | 31°35′12″N74°19′16″E / 31.5868°N 74.321°E /31.5868; 74.321 |
| Type | City gate |
Kashmiri Gate, Lahore (Punjabi:کشمیری بُوہا,romanized: Kaśmīrī Būhā;Urdu:کشمیری دروازه,romanized: Kaśmīrī Darwāzāh) is one of the thirteen gates ofWalled City of Lahore inLahore,Punjab, Pakistan. The gate gets its name as it faces in the direction ofKashmir.[1]
Kashmiri Gate is one of the thirteen city gates that gave access to Lahore city from all sides. They were all originally built duringMughal emperorAkbar's era (1556-1605) for city's protection and to regulate incoming and outgoing traffic.[1]
Inside Kashmiri Gate, there is a shopping area and market that is called "Kashmiri Bazaar", known for inexpensive women's formal dresses, dopattas, clothes and footwear. A girls' college next to Kashmiri Bazaar in Gayan Singh's Haveli, also called Asif Jah's Haveli, is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture.[1][2]
It was reported in the Pakistani news media that theWalled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has completed the conservation and renovation project of the Kashmiri Gate in October 2024. Historically, traders and merchants coming from Kashmir entered Lahore from this gate.[3]
Director General of the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA),Kamran Lashari, reportedly said:
"Recognizing the historical importance of the gates of the walled city, our institution prioritizes their preservation. Kashmiri Gate, which once facilitated vibrant commercial exchanges, stands out as a heritage landmark. The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) is dedicated to ensuring that this gate's historical essence is preserved for visitors and future generations to explore".[3]
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Landmarks of theWalled City of Lahore | |
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| Gates | |
| Mosques | |
| Lahore Fort | |
| Tombs | |
| Others | |
