Lahore
Lahore is the capital city of the Pakistani province of Punjab, and is the country’s second-most populous city after Karachi. The city is located in the north-eastern end of Pakistan's Punjab province. Lahore is one of Pakistan's wealthiest cities with an estimated GDP of $127 billion as of 2017
A legend based on oral traditions holds that Lahore, known in ancient times as Lavapuri (City of Lava in Sanskrit), was founded by Prince Lava, the son of Sita and Rama; Kasur was founded by his twin brother Prince Kusha.
For ages Lahore has been a brilliant symbol of a gracious way of life. It had been the abode of great people, both in the spiritual as well as worldly realms. It has the imposing reflections of its Muslim builderswering ambitions and cosmopolitan tastes. The complex variety of Lahore which has grown form the wilderness, when Changez Khanordes destroyed its suburbs, to the 20 th century developments, is distinctive character of the city in various places and provides testimony to its cultural heritage. Lahore having been the seat of many imperial dynasties possesses interesting historical reminiscences. There is a fascinating and colorful panorama of extraordinary Mosques, Mausoleums, Fort, Gardens and the like. The grandeur of Lahore cannot be solely attributed to its buildings, gardens, monuments and other historical places. Rather it is its atmosphere and ambience, its moods of joy and sorrow, fairs and funs, pains and pleasures, and above all the colorful life of its people which actually render impetus to the spirit and sole of Lahore.
Population
How Many People Live in Lahore?
11,738,186
Lahore is a city situated in the northwest of Pakistan. It is the capital city of the province of Punjab and is the main center for culture in both the Punjab region and in Pakistan as a whole. Lahore’s population in 1998 stood at just under 6.5 million with a figure for 2013 of just over 7 million with a current growth rate of just over 2%
The current population of a little over 7 million are all squeezed into the city’s boundaries of 1,772 square kilometers. Thankfully, the city has expanded to almost double its size in the last 14 years but the Lahore remains the 42nd most heavily populated city in the world. This city's population in Pakistan is only exceeded by nearby city Karachi. The population density currently sits around 6,300 residents per square kilometer (16,000 individuals per square mile).
Lahore Hub
Located in the cultural capital of Lahore our HUB has been curated over the years to represent Shapers from diverse backgrounds and career paths coming together to realize one vision and mission - improving the state of the world. We understand our role as global citizens with a localized mandate to serve our community with passion and selflessness. Our goal is to maximize our education in law, politics, economics, performing arts and utilize our combined learning to effect social change. We are change agents committed to trans-formative development and with our support network of partners we have already executed Performing Arts Olympiads for the not so privileged, worked with orphanages to provide better facilities, be an advocate for the SDG's in our community. We have partnered with the National Parliament of Pakistan to bring together pertinent stakeholders to provide more opportunities for the youth. This is but the beginning for our HUB
Ancient names of the city
Ancient names of the city were Laohur, Lauhure,
Lahvar, Lahur. Lahore was founded in 1021 A.D. Most important events in
history of Lahore area are:
- Counqourred by Mehmood al Ghaznavvi 1021 A.D
- Provincial Capital of Ghaznavid Empire
- Construction of Wall 1556-1605
- Sikh rule 1767-184
- Biritish Period upto 1947
- Metropolitan o' the City 1987
- Sanitation Cammittee was formed 1858
- Municipal Committee was formed 1911
- Municipal Corporation was formed 1940
History of Lahore
According to a legend Lahore was known in ancient times as Lavapuri ("City of Lava" in Sanskrit), was founded by Prince Lava or Loh, the son of Rama, the Hindu deity. To this day, Lahore Fort has a vacant temple dedicated to Lava (also pronounced Loh, hence Loh-awar or "The Fort of Loh").
The oldest authentic mention of Lahore appears in Hudud-i-Alam (The Regions of the World) written in 982. In this document, Lahore is mentioned as a shehr or town inhabited by non-muslims having "impressive temples, large markets and huge orchards." It refers to "two major markets around which dwellings exist," and it also mentions "the mud walls that enclose these two dwellings to make it one."After the fall of the Ghaznavid Empire, Lahore was ruled by various Turk dynasties known as the Delhi Sultanate, including the Khiljis, Tughlaqs, Sayyid, Lodhis and Suris.[38] When Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak was crowned here in 1206, he became the first Muslim sultan in South Asia
In the 13th Century, the Loharana king, Chahir Ray, was betrayed by his confidant Kualnger, who turned traitor for a large fortune in gold and gems. Due to this, the Lohana community split, and a new leader emerged who again unified the Lohanas. Veer Jashraj, who is revered as Veer Dada Jashraj, was born in the city of Lohar (today's Lahore in Pakistan), which was the capital of Lohargadh. His domain extended from Lahore to Multan. As the folklore goes, Mongol invader Changez Khan, attacked Multan and was killed by Dada Jashraj, Rana of Lohargadh.
After the death of Dada Jashraj, the
decline of Lohana kingdom began and their reign at Lohargadh ended. King Dahir
(Raja Dhahir) ruled for a while from Daibal (Banbhore 60 kilometers from today's
Karachi).
After demise of Raja Dahir during the invasion of
Arabs under Mohammed Bin Qasim, Daibal, Narayankot (Hyderabad) and other places
of Sindh fell to Muslims. It was around this time that some Lohanas converted to
Islam. Many migrated to far-off southern regions like Kutchchh, Saurashtra and
Gujarat and gradually became a trader community like Agarwals and Baranwals.
The Sikh court continued to endow religious architecture in the city,
including a number of Sikh gurdwaras, Hindu temples, and mosques. In short, the
decaying structures and architecture of Lahore was restored by the emperor. The
Empire of the Sikhs was most exceptional in that it allowed men from religions
other than their own to rise to commanding positions of authority. Besides the
Sikh, Muslim and the Hindu feature as prominent administrators. The Christians
formed a part of the militia of the Sikhs.
On 7 July 1799, the Sikh militia of the Sukerchakia chief, Ranjit Singh, occupied Lahore. The Badshahi Mosque was taken over by the Sikhs and the Muslims were prohibited to pray in the mosque. After the capture of the city, the Badshahi Mosque was severely damaged when Ranjit Singh used its vast courtyard as a stable for his army's horses and its 80 hujras
(small study rooms surrounding the courtyard) as quarters for his
soldiers and as magazines for military stores. Ranjit Singh used the
Hazuri Bagh, the enclosed garden next to the Mosque as his official
royal court of audience In 1762 ., the Bhangi Sikh Sardar army conquered Lahore and occupied the Shaheed Ganj Mosque,
together with the courtyard. Shaheed Ganj area being named after Sikhs
who had been scalped and killed there during the Mughal empire.The Muslims were prohibited from entering and praying at the Mosque.
The Sikhs built a Gurdwara, Sikh temple, in the courtyard and used the Shaheed Ganj Mosque building to house Sikh priests.The Sikhs built a Gurdwara, Sikh temple, in the courtyard and used the mosque building to house Sikh priests.
Today,
Lahore can be best described as a city that is just
so wonderful, so very fabulous, that every nook and
corner of the city speaks of a certain vibrance, a
certain zeal, a spirit of life, which cannot be
found anywhere else in the world. Perhaps it is the
maturity of the city, which manifests itself in the
various parts of Lahore. It is present in the
monuments, in the bazaars, in the old buildings
lining the Mall, or in the vast expanses of the
sports grounds in the Cantonment. But most vividly,
this great Lahori spirit is visible in the
people of Lahore, the Zinda dilan-e-Lahore
(The Zealous of Lahore).
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