Hazuri Bagh, Garden between Fort and Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan
Hazuri Bagh is a rectangular garden featuring marble pathways and decorative patterns positioned between Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque. A central marble pavilion with twelve doorways anchors the space, with structured planting beds and ornamental elements framing the entire composition.
This garden was commissioned in 1813 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh following his acquisition of the Koh-i-Noor diamond from Shah Shuja Durrani. The project marked an important moment in the region's political transitions during that period.
The central marble pavilion with twelve doorways blends Mughal and Sikh architectural traditions. The garden's layout follows Persian patterns that visitors can trace while walking through the space.
The garden is accessible daily through gates near Roshnai Gate, positioned conveniently between two major monuments. Early morning or late afternoon visits offer the best lighting to see the marble pavilion's details clearly.
The pavilion once had an ornate upper floor decorated with mirrors that collapsed in 1932 and was never restored. This loss remains visible today as the structure stands only at ground level.
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