Pakistan has a rich history and great cultural diversity. The historical places of Pakistan are some of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. In fact, both locals and tourists enjoy these historical places. They radiate the pride of the Pakistani people and represent culture. When you’re exhausted after the stressful weeks of exam preparation and exams, a nice vacation is exactly what you need. The beautiful and fascinating historical places in Pakistan are bound to make your break perfect.
Here’s a list of 10 of the significant historical places in Pakistan that you should definitely visit:
One of Pakistan’s national monuments, Minar e Pakistan is located in Lahore. It was built to honor the Lahore Resolution, which was held on 23rd March 1940 to demand a separate homeland for Muslims. It took eight years for this monument to be constructed. Minar e Pakistan is one of the most popular historical monuments in the country because it represents the ideology of Pakistan. In fact, people frequently visit this impressive monument.
Unlike Minar e Pakistan, Hiran Minar was constructed in the Mughal era. Built by Emperor Jahangir in remembrance of his pet deer. Hiran Minar (translation: Deer Tower) is built in a lake with a height of about 100 feet and is located in the city of Sheikhupura.
Built by Sheikh Ilm-Uddin Ansari, the Viceroy of Punjab, in 1634 under Emperor Shah Jahan’s rule. This is a beautifully built mosque located in Lahore and is famous for its architecture. The distinguishing feature of this historical monument is the use of its minarets. It truly is a structure from the Mughal era and its beauty makes visitors feel like they’ve gone back in time.
Located in Bahawalpur, Noor Mahal is a palace known for its impressive architecture and beauty. It is considered to be a hundred and fifty years old. Built by Nawab Subah Sadiq Muhammad Khan IV for his wife, the palace is big enough to host many guests. Its architecture is Italian, covering an area of 44, 600 square feet.
The tomb of Jahangir is one of the most popular historic buildings. It’s located in Lahore in Shahdara, well-known for its cultural significance. It was built by Jahangir’s son, Shah Jahan, and the place was chosen by Jahangir’s wife, Noor Jahan.
Built by the Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, Rohtas Fort is an architectural masterpiece. It represents the culture and heritage of the Afghan-Persian people.
Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, rests in a pristine, white marble structure. The mausoleum attracts both locals and tourists alike at all times of the day with its regal presence and historical strength. In fact, many people do not know that the Mazar e Quaid isn’t just the resting place of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Other leaders and founders of Pakistan are also buried there, including Fatima Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan, Nurul Amin, and Abdur Rab Nishtar.
The poet of the nation rests in Lahore, in a mausoleum in Badshahi Mosque. This simple yet incredibly beautiful structure took thirteen years to build. The unique thing about this tomb is that its architecture is a mix of Mughal, Moorish and Afghan.
Constructed in 1892, the Ziarat Residence is an attraction for history lovers, being the residence of Quaid e Azam. It is located in Ziarat, Balochistan. This is where the founder of Pakistan spent the last days of his life.
Although not as old as the other monuments on this list, Pakistan Monument also holds a lot of historical significance. Inaugurated on March 23rd in 2007, this monument is located on the Shakarparian Hills in Islamabad. This structure represents the unity of the four provinces of Pakistan with Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and FATA.
After the hectic weeks of exams and studies, students should use this peaceful time to enjoy a break to some of the abovementioned places. The diversity in the history of Pakistan is powerful enough to make anyone’s remaining stress melt away. In fact, students will get to learn things and satisfy their curiosity in a fun way while exploring Pakistan!
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