A short Photowalk on Sunday evening around the village Ve...| Destination Pakistan

A short Photowalk on Sunday evening around the village Vehari.

Punjab blogs

01 Dec

Saleh Kamboh Mosque: A page from Mugal era

Nadeem Dar | Punjab | #History #Mughal

The mosque is said to date from 1659 - 1668-69 and is also known as the Chinianwali Masjid because of the extraordinary mosaic tile work (Kashi Kari) for which the reign of Shah Jahan was famous. It was completed during Aurangzeb's reign.

07 Feb

The ruins of Gakhars clan - Pharwala Fort

Awais Jibran | Punjab | #History

The fort is believed to be built in 11th century by Gakhars in Potohar region far from the easily accessible paths, lying in oblivion and mourning its glorious past. The fort is built over the high ridges and protected by deep slopes. Now, its walls have disappeared from many places, but the grand beauty of the fort can be seen from some of the remaining doors.

03 Nov

Haveli Dhyan Singh: A chronicle of mughal era

Awais Jibran | Punjab | #History

A number of historical sites dot Lahore, a city which has been inhabited for hundred of years. The old walled city of Lahore, has some wonderful Muslim, Hindu and Sikh architecture of historic significance, besides the 'havelis' built by the Dhyan Singh family. They once ruled Kashmir and migrated to India in the turmoil of 1947. "Haveli of Asif Jah" is among one of those havelis. It has seen many dynasties and suffered hardship of time, and now it’s serving as a Women's College in Chuna Mandi.