Lahore Fort

Lahore Fort

Located at the northern end of the Walled City, the Lahore Fort finds its origins to Mughal Emperor Akbar’s reign in its current design and structure. Akbar’s successors renovated and enlarged it several times. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in 1633 on the grounds of Lahore Fort. The British controlled Lahore Fort from 1849 to 1947. The grandeur, mesmerizing architecture, and rich history of the Lahore Fort transport its visitors to the past to visualize the glorious days of the Mughal Empire. Besides serving its primary function as a fort, Lahore Fort carries a history of the subcontinent within it. It is the perfect place for a study tour to teach the students history of the subcontinent. Tourists worldwide visit this grand fort to enlighten themselves about the history of the subcontinent and admire the splendid Mughal architecture.