“The Lahore Fort, a sentimental monument deeply ingrained ... the fort was commonly referred to as Shahi Qila, with occasional instances of being designated as “Qila Mubarak”.
A US-based researcher has identified some 100 monuments at the Lahore Fort from the era of the Sikh empire (1799-1849) detailing its historical significance. Of the monuments, 30 do not exist today.
The Lahore Fort’s rich Mughal history, dating back to the 16th century when Emperor Akbar first constructed it, forms the cornerstone of its importance.