Shah-Alam Gate, Lahore (Lahore)

Pakistan / Punjab / Lahore
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Shah-Alam Gate is named after Prince Shah Alam ( latter Mughal Ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar, this gate also known as Shah-Alami gate. This is the biggest electronic market in Lahore. This is the known to be the biggest retail market of electronic goods. Rang Mehal is situated in this gate and in Rang Mehal " Sua bazar " is located which is well known for its jewelry shops.
The Soneri Masjid is also located in this area, the name soneri has been given to the Mosque as the tombs of this beautiful mosque are Golden ( soneri) in color. Lal Masjid is also located in this area. The 'Kulfis' of this area are really delicious in taste and are very famous among the Lahoris. 'Potoras' of this area are well known for their taste and quality.
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Coordinates:   31°34'35"N   74°19'2"E

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  • Shah-Alam Gate is named after Prince Shah Alam ( latter Mughal Ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar, this gate also known as Shah-Alami gate. This is the biggest electronic market in Lahore. This is the known to be the biggest retail market of electronic goods. Rang Mehal is situated in this gate and in Rang Mehal " Sua bazar " is located which is well known for its jewelry shops. The Soneri Masjid is also located in this area, the name soneri has been given to the Mosque as the tombs of this beautiful mosque are Golden ( soneri) in color. Lal Masjid is also located in this area. The 'Kulfis' of this area are really delicious in taste and are very famous among the Lahoris. 'Potoras' of this area are well known for their taste and quality.
  • its "domes" not "tombs"...
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