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Hafeez Jalandhari, National Anthem author forgotten by nation

25Dec

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Pakistan

Hafeez Jalandhari, National Anthem author forgotten by nation

Experimental, Classy, brave, and writer of National Anthem of Pakistan, Hafeez Jalandhari possesses a special place in our heart. But despite in the middle of city, his tomb is neglected by public. There are heroes who are remembered by fans for life. But few remain unnoticed or unrecognized in their lives. After their death people realize their greatness. But few are loved in their life but after their death they went into grave ignorance. One of such hero cum poet is Hafeez Jalandhari. He was the writer of Pakistan's National Anthem. Other than that he served Pakistan in so many ways. He was the freedom fighter who raised his voice against racial and religious violence through his poems and literature. Hafeez Jalandhari was born on 14th January, 1900 in Jalandhar, Punjab of...

Moti Masjid Lahore: Pearl of Mughal Dynasty

8Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Islam

Moti Masjid Lahore: Pearl of Mughal Dynasty

Moti Masjid is another example of Mughal's love towards masjids and Islam. There are a lot of mysteries, stories and theories attached to it. LAHORE, PAKISTAN - After a really long renovation period, Moti Masjid has reopened for tourists and for prayers. Walled City of Lahore Authority (WLCA) renovated mosque with whooping 50 million PKR. Lahore fort is the biggest tourist's attraction in the city. With the addition of this mosque, people will get another mesmerizing view of our history. Moti Masjid which means Pearl Mosque was built in 1630 CE by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Use of white marble is prominent in whole mosque. Marble was brought from Makrana, Rajasthan, hub of infamous white marble. Mosque has 5 domes and 3 shrines. It is relatively a small mosque as compared to Wa...

Dai Anga Mosque: Mughal’s tribute to their beloved wet-nurse

7Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Pakistan

Dai Anga Mosque: Mughal’s tribute to their beloved wet-nurse

A beautiful mosque in the populated city of Lahore. Tells an amazing tale of love and loyalty. Another Mughal's appealing leftover is Dai Anga Mosque in Gulabi Bagh. Mughals has ruled Asia for hundred's of years. Their services towards common man written in every history book in the world. One more thing is mention along with their love towards God and common man. Gratitude towards their loyal companions. They pays them tribute in pure Mughal style and fashion. One of the example is Dai Anga Mosque in Gulabi Bagh, Lahore. A mosque that built in accordance to acknowledge services of their trust worthy wet nurse. Along with that it also shows the influence and respect of Dai Anga in Mughal's Cabinet. Dai Anga whose real name was Zaib Un Nissa. She was the wet nurse of Mughal Emperor...

26Aug

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture

Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan: Gesture for respect and loyalty

Mughal architecture for one of their trust worthy member, facing the fall of its beauty just likes Mughal dynasty. Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan holds a beautiful pages in the book of history and friendship. Ali Mardan Khan was the most reliable and honorable cabinet member of Shah Jahan in 17th century. He was born in Kurdish family and was on a very prominent position in Qandhar. He serves as governor in the Persia’s Safavid Dynasty, becoming the truthful companion of Shah Abbas. In 1629 Shah died and his grandson Shah Safi (Sam Shah) took over the kingdom. His first priority was to eliminate all the loyal associates. Ali mardan offers Qandhar to Mughal Empire for survival reasons in 1637. Shah jahan accepted the offer because mughals use to rule Qandhar in the reign of Jahangir as well. ...

Minar e Pakistan Lahore: A tale of Muslim’s struggle

16Aug

By Aqsa Azam5 Comments

Pakistan

Minar e Pakistan Lahore: A tale of Muslim’s struggle

A 62-meters tall tower tells the stories of the valuable freedom. It also serves as a famous tourist and political venue for the nation. LAHORE, PAKISTAN - If you visit Lahore, You can witness a white marble building. Seems like a beautiful flower blooming in full glory. A beautiful lean tower known as Minar e Pakistan. It raised in Great Iqbal Park former called as Manto Park. This beautiful building is the symbol of freedom fighting. It erected on the remembrance of Muslim's great victory against opression. The resolution of Pakistan passed on 23rd March, 1940. This park witnessed the historical event. Minar e Pakistan is the symbol of struggle and hope for future. The perfect place to give tribute to all sacrifices Muslims made. Minar e Pakistan sketch Minar e Paksitan w...