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| 1305
km (811 miles) to the north-east
of Karachi, just about 1.5 hours
flight by PIA, is Lahore, "the
city of gardens" and the capital
of the Punjab. It is an ancient
town, rich in historical monuments,
including some of the finest specimens
of Muslim architecture -- the
Badshahi Mosque of Emperor Aurangzeb,
the Wazir Khan Mosque, the Shalimar
Gardens of Emperor Shahjahan,
Emperor Jehangir's Mausoleum and
the Royal Fort of Akbar with its
fabulous Hall of Mirrors. Lahore
is considered to be the cultural
capital of Pakistan because of
its numerous colleges, places
of learning, sports activities,
frequent stage plays etc. The
Museum in Lahore is considered
to be the best in the sub continent.
It houses the statue of fasting
Buddha beside a host of priceless
relics. The Horse and Cattle Show
is an annual event held at the
Fortress Stadium every spring.
It is a pageant of equestrian
sports, folk dances, music and
tattoo parades. Lahore is at its
best in spring and autumn. |
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