Badshahi Masjid, Lahore at sunset. About 400 years ago R...| Destination Pakistan

Badshahi Masjid, Lahore at sunset.
About 400 years ago Ravi River flow close to the stairs of the Badshahi Mosque' I wish I could see that phenomenal scene

Punjab blogs

19 Jul

Histories forgotten - The obscure gurdawara of Jhelum

Awais Jibran | Punjab | #Gurdawara #History

Jhelum is an ancient city with a number of historical sites which getting out of the site because of they have been neglected over the time and often left abandoned. The "Bhai Karam Singh Gurdawara" is one of those sites.

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.

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.