Kashmiri Gate, Lahore

This article is about the Kashmiri Gate in Lahore. For the one in Delhi, see Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. For other uses, see Kashmiri Gate (disambiguation).
Kashmiri Gate, Lahore
کشمیری دروازه
The façade of Kashmiri Gate, Walled city of Old Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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31°35′12″N 74°19′16″E / 31.5868°N 74.321°E / 31.5868; 74.321
LocationWalled City of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
TypeCity gate

Kashmiri Gate, Lahore (Urdu: کشمیری دروازه, Kashmiri Darwaza) is one of the thirteen gates of Walled City of Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. The gate gets its name as it faces in the direction of Kashmir.[1]

Kashmiri Gate is one of the thirteen city gates that gave access to Lahore city from all sides. They were all originally built during Mughal emperor Akbar'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]

Kashmiri Gate conservation project

It was reported in the Pakistani news media that the Walled 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]

  • The gate leads to the Kashmiri Bazaar
    The gate leads to the Kashmiri Bazaar
  • Placard on the gate
    Placard on the gate
  • The gate features a wide portal
    The gate features a wide portal
  • The façade is obscured by a large tree
    The façade is obscured by a large tree

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Qureshi, Tania. "Kashmiri Gate – A spectacle of the past". Pakistan Today newspaper. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Kashmiri Gate". Pakistan Tourism Portal (paktourismportal.com) website. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  3. ^ a b "WCLA completes Kashmiri Gate conservation". The News International newspaper. 18 October 2024. Archived from the original on 22 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
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