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There were 13 gates of entering the city Lahore. These gates were closed in the evening. Today out of 13 only 6 gates survives,

 

 A strong  brick wall of great strength bound the city Lahore. There were 13 gates of entering the city. These gates were closed in the evening. Today out of 13 only 6 gates survives, they are:

  • Bhati Gate entrance is located on the Western wall of the Old City. It is one of the two oldest entry points into the Walled City.
  • Delhi Gate was built during the Mughal period. The area near the gate is a historical place, in which a number of old buildings, havelis and markets are located.
  • The "Kashmiri Gate" faces the direction of Kashmir. Inside there is a shopping area called "Kashmiri Bazaar".
  • The "Lohari Gate" is very close to "Bhati Gate" and it was built, like many other gates, to keep the enemies out.
  • The "Roshnai Gate", also known as the "Gate of Lights", is located between the Lahore Fort and the Badshahi Mosque.
  • The "Shairanwala Gate" is also known as the "gate of the lions". This 
    gate was made by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
    Gates Which Don't Survives:
    Akbari Gate, Masti Gate, Mochi Gate, Mori Gate, Shahalmi Gate,
    Tixali Gate, Yakki Gate



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