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Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial and economic hubs. [13] [14] It has been the historic capital and cultural centre of the wider Punjab region, [15] [16] [17] and is one of Pakistan's most socially liberal, [18] progressive, [19] and cosmopolitan cities. [20] Lahore's origin dates back to antiquity.
Jul 13, 2024 · Lahore. Lahore, second largest city of Pakistan and the capital of Punjab province. It lies 811 miles (1,305 km) northeast of Karāchi in the upper Indus plain on the Rāvi River, a tributary of the Indus. Little is known of the history of the settlement prior to the Muslim period.
Lahore (Punjabi: لہور; Urdu: لاہور) is Pakistan's second largest city after Karachi, and the capital of the north-eastern Punjab province. It is widely considered the country's cultural capital. The heart of Lahore is the Walled or Inner City, a very densely populated area of about one square kilometre.
Origins. According to legend, the city was founded thousands of years ago by Lava or Lav, [1] son of the deity Rama (hero of the Ramayana ). Its original name was either 'Lav-garh' (Fort of Lav/Lava) or 'Lavapuri' (Place of Lava/Lav) which was later changed to 'Lavhur' or 'Lahor' and then 'Lahore'. [2]
Lahore, the City of History and Culture Welcome to the second largest city of Pakistan, with a rich and diverse history spanning thousands of years. Art, culture, history and a deep-rooted...
Lahore is regarded as the post medieval or modern day capital and largest city of the Punjab region, it has since its creation changed hands from Ghaznavid, Hindu, Buddhist, Greek, Muslim, Mughal, Ghorid, Maratha, Sikh and the British, thereby becoming the cultural capital and the heart of modern-day Pakistan.
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Lahore , City (pop., 2007 est.: 6,577,000), capital of Punjab province, northeastern Pakistan. The second largest city of Pakistan, it lies in the upper Indus plain on the Ravi River. It was the capital of the Ghaznavid dynasty in the 12th century and was captured by the Mughal Bābur’s troops in 1524; it was later under Akbar and Jahāngīr.
Visit of Worthy Deputy Commissioner to Different Places to ensure peaceful Muharram. The Worthy Deputy Commissioner RAFIA HAIDER has visited different Places in Lahore along with Concerned AC to monitor the preparation of District.
Discover the best attractions in Lahore including Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, and Jehangir's Tomb.
