Hiran Minar in Sheikhupura – Gardens of the Mughal Empire

Hiran Minar (Sheikhupura) – Gardens of the Mughal Empire

Sheikhupura, having a short distance from city of Lahore, nickname for Prince Jahangir who was called as Sheikhu so the city called Sheikhupura. Just north of Sheikhupura town lies a hunting complex known as the Hiran Minar.
Hunting grounds were an important part of the environment of Mughal emperors; Hiran Minar is one of the most beautiful of such sites constructed by Mughal emperors. Its structures consist of a large square water tank with an octahedral pavilion in its center. At the center of each side of the tank, a brick ramp slopes down to the water, providing access for royal animals and wild game. The minar itself was built by Emperor Jahangir in 1606.

 Unique features of this complex are the antelope’s grave and the water collection system. At each corner of the tank (273 m) in size, is a small, square building and a subsurface water collection system. Top of the minar is best place in the Punjab province to have a fantastic view sight.
This historical place relates to be seen. It shows the glory and richness of the Mughal Empire. In the sub-continent many buildings are present that are constructed by the Mughal’s. This place is a good picnic spot for those who love to the past and want to see it. If you still not visit this memorable place then you should make a program immediately.

Hidden Treasures in the Pakistani Northern Areas

Hidden Treasures in the Pakistani Northern Areas

Gilgit Baltistan formerly known as the Northern Areas is the northernmost political entity within the Pakistan. It borders Pakistan’s Khyber Pukhtunkhwa province to the west, Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor to the north, China to the northeast, Azad Kashmir to the south, and Jammu & Kashmir State of India to the southeast. Gilgit Baltistan covers an area of 72,971 km² and has an estimated population approaching 1,000,000.
The territory became a single administrative unit in 1970 under the name Northern Areas and was formed by the amalgamation of the Gilgit Agency, the Baltistan District of the Ladakh Wazarat, and the states of Hunza and Nagar. Pakistan considers the territory separate from Kashmir, whereas India and the European Union consider the territory as a part of the larger disputed territory of Kashmir that has been in dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947.
Perhaps the impact of modernity can be absorbed without destroying traditional values. Local communities could instead of being ignored or oppressed, become protagonists of controlled development. This volume addresses these issues through the description of a series of interventions of territorial planning, environmental protection, recovery of historic buildings and traditional villages and the improvement of living conditions.