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The recorded history of the rulers of Lahore (Punjabi: لہور دے حُکمران, Urdu: حکمرانِ لاہور), covers thousands of years.Originally the capital and largest city of the Punjab region, it has since its creation changed hands from Hindu, Buddhist, Greek, Muslim, Mughal, Afghan, Sikh and the British, thereby becoming the cultural capital and the heart of modern-day Pakistan.
The recorded history of Lahore ... Lahore was the cultural centre of Jainism. ... As the first Muslim ruler of Lahore, Ayaz rebuilt and repopulated the city. ...
Istanbul: Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture. "Lahore 100 Years ago". Islamabad: National Fund for Cultural Heritage. (photographs) Europeana. Items related to Lahore; British Library. Items related to Lahore; Sarfraz Ahmad (9 March 2012). "Lahore History". Audacity of a Pakistani (blog)
The Durrani ruler Ahmad Shah occupied Lahore in 1748. [50] Following Ahmed Shah Durrani's quick retreat, the Mughals entrusted Lahore to Mu’īn al-Mulk Mir Mannu. [50] Ahmad Shah again invaded in 1751, forcing Mir Mannu into signing a treaty that nominally subjected Lahore to Durrani rule. [50] Lahore was third time conquered by Ahmad Shah in ...
The culture of Lahore refers to the cultural traditions and customs from Lahore, which form a central part of the Punjabi culture, and is a manifestation of the lifestyle, history, festivals, literature, music, language, politics, cuisine and socio-economic conditions of its people.
The early Muslim period refers to the start of Muslim rule in the history of Lahore. In 664/682, the city was besieged by Muslim forces led by Muhallab ibn Abi Sufra. [1] [2] Few references to Lahore remain from before its capture by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni in the eleventh century. The sultan took Lahore after a long siege and battle in which ...
' Inner City of Lahore '), also known as the Old City, forms the historic core of the city of Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. The city was established around 1000 CE in the western half of the Walled City, [1] which was fortified by a mud wall during the medieval era. It has been the primary cultural centre of the Punjab region since the late ...
Under his rule the city became a cultural and academic center, renowned for poetry. [citation needed] The tomb of Malik Ayaz can still be seen in the Rang Mahal area of Lahore. The tomb and the garden was destroyed by the Sikhs during their rule of Lahore and the tomb was rebuilt after the Partition of India. [citation needed]