Lahore Fort

citadel in Lahore, Pakistan

The Lahore Fort is an ancient fort in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. Its foundations are probably very ancient but the building was largely constructed during the Mughal Empire. It belonged to the Mughal emperors. Along with the Shalimar Gardens Lahore, the Fort is symbolic of the height of Mughal glory in medieval South Asia. The Lahore Fort is also known as Shahi Qila or Royal Fort.

part of Lahore fort is here with the Mughal mosque in the background