Lahore Fort

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Lahore Fort is a massive Mughal-era citadel in the walled city of Lahore, Pakistan, renowned for its grand palaces, ornate halls, and UNESCO World Heritage status.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Mughal architecture
UNESCO World Heritage Site
citadel
fortress
builder Mughal Empire
country Pakistan
era Mughal era
expandedBy Emperor Jahangir
linked to: Jahangir

Emperor Shah Jahan
linked to: Shah Jahan
governingBody Government of Punjab, Pakistan
hasPart Akbari Gate
Alamgiri Gate
Athdara
Diwan-i-Aam
Diwan-i-Khas
Fortification walls
Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate)
linked to: Hathi Pol

Jahangiri Quadrangle
Kala Burj
Khilwat Khana
Maktab Khana
Moti Masjid
Naulakha Pavilion
Picture Wall
Royal Kitchens
Sehdari Pavilion
Shah Burj Quadrangle
Sheesh Mahal
Summer Palace
bastions
gardens
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site
locatedIn Lahore
Punjab, Pakistan
Walled City of Lahore
locatedOn northern end of the Walled City of Lahore
managedBy Walled City of Lahore Authority
materialUsed marble
red sandstone
modifiedBy Emperor Aurangzeb
linked to: Aurangzeb
near Badshahi Mosque
Hazuri Bagh Baradari
linked to: Hazuri Bagh
notableFor grand palaces
inlaid marble decoration
intricate frescoes
ornate halls
tile mosaics
openToPublic true
overlooks Badshahi Mosque
Hazuri Bagh
Lahore city
linked to: Lahore
partOf Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
rebuiltBy Emperor Akbar
linked to: Akbar
significance symbol of Mughal power in the Punjab region
style Mughal
linked to: Mughal period
UNESCORegion Asia-Pacific
UNESCOSiteCategory Cultural
UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince 1981
usedAs military stronghold
royal residence

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Lahore hasLandmark Lahore Fort
Kharak Singh coronationPlace Lahore Fort
Mughal Emperor residence Lahore Fort
Minto Park, Lahore near Lahore Fort
Greater Iqbal Park near Lahore Fort
Greater Iqbal Park hasView Lahore Fort walls
linked to: Lahore Fort
Hazuri Bagh locatedBetween Lahore Fort
Hazuri Bagh partOf Lahore Fort complex
linked to: Lahore Fort
Hazuri Bagh overlooks Lahore Fort
Hazuri Bagh heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone of Lahore Fort and Shalamar Gardens
linked to: Lahore Fort
Minar-e-Pakistan near Lahore Fort
Badshahi Mosque nearby Lahore Fort
Walled City of Lahore hasPart Lahore Fort
Mughal imperial court at Lahore associatedWith Shahi Qila (Lahore Fort)
linked to: Lahore Fort