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30-JUL-2006

" Ancient Grace "
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" HIRAN MINAR "
Sheikhupura, on the outskirts of Lahore, derived its name from a nickname for Prince Jahangir. It was one of Jahangir's princely dominions during his father Akbar's reign. Just north of Sheikhupura town lies a hunting complex known as the Hiran Minar.
Its structure consist of a large, almost-square water tank with an octagonal pavilion in its center, built during the reign of Shah Jahan. At the center of each side of the tank, a brick ramp slopes down to the water, providing access for royal animals and wild game. The minar itself was built by Emperor Jahangir in 1606 to honor the memory of a pet hunting antelope named Mansraj.

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Katherine Stanback's Photos05-Aug-2006 03:46
Beautiful shot - I love the blue colors of the sky and water, and the reflection!
Guest 04-Aug-2006 12:35
Nice picture about this interesting building. I like the water, the reflection and the horizontal structure. Thanks for the backround info too. MCsaba