Old pictures of Pakistani Cities
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Lahore, at the end of the nineteenth century, held a significant place historically and culturally.
The presence of Zamzama cannon in the center of the city during this period not only demonstrated its historical significance but also made it a part of the city's identity.
Zamzama cannon, used on various historical occasions, was of importance in periods ranging from the Panipat Wars to various empires of Punjab. The cannon was moulded in 1762 at the order of Ahmad Shah Abdali and is considered a symbol of power and greatness.
By the end of the nineteenth century, the Zamzama Cannon was installed on the main highway in front of the Lahore Museum, where it not only makes its place as a historical monument but also a hub of interesting narratives and tales for the beholders.
The mention of this cannon in Rudyard Kapling's novel Kim keeps its historical status alive in world literature as well. Due to the ownership of the Bhangi Confederation, it was called the "Bhangi Wali Top", the conflict between various tribes and powerful groups of Punjab at that time.
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The proverb "Whoever occupies Zamzama, occupies Punjab" further highlights its significance, showcasing the valor of cannon as a symbol of power and governance.
The presence of Zamzama cannon in the center of the city during this period not only demonstrated its historical significance but also made it a part of the city's identity.
Zamzama cannon, used on various historical occasions, was of importance in periods ranging from the Panipat Wars to various empires of Punjab. The cannon was moulded in 1762 at the order of Ahmad Shah Abdali and is considered a symbol of power and greatness.
By the end of the nineteenth century, the Zamzama Cannon was installed on the main highway in front of the Lahore Museum, where it not only makes its place as a historical monument but also a hub of interesting narratives and tales for the beholders.
The mention of this cannon in Rudyard Kapling's novel Kim keeps its historical status alive in world literature as well. Due to the ownership of the Bhangi Confederation, it was called the "Bhangi Wali Top", the conflict between various tribes and powerful groups of Punjab at that time.
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The proverb "Whoever occupies Zamzama, occupies Punjab" further highlights its significance, showcasing the valor of cannon as a symbol of power and governance.
ghazi52
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GT ROAD
If functional Pakistan can earn $10 billion to $20 billions a year.
It’s a trade route from Burma Bangladesh and India to Europe
The Grand Trunk Road formerly known as Uttarapath, Sarak-e-Azam, Shah Rah-e-Azam, Badshahi Sarak, and Long Walk, is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads. For at least 2,500 years it has linked Central Asia to the subcontinent.
It runs roughly 3,655 km (2,271 mi) from Teknaf, Bangladesh on the border with Myanmar west to Kabul, Afghanistan, passing through Chittagong and Dhaka in Bangladesh, Kolkata, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Delhi, Amritsar in India, and Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar in Pakistan.
Route information
Length: 3,655 km (2,271 mi)
Status: Currently functional
Existed before 322 BCE–present
The highway was built along an ancient route called Uttarapatha in the 3rd century BCE, extending it from the mouth of the Ganges to the north-western frontier of India.
The Great Indian epic "MAHABHRATA" refers to the existence of Grand Trunk road even before the Maurya Empire and was called Uttarapatha or the "Northern road". The road connected the eastern region of India with Central Asia, the terminus of the Khorasan Road.
Further improvements to this road were made under Ashoka. The old route was re-aligned by Sher Shah Suri to Sonargaon and Rohtas. The Afghan end of the road was rebuilt under Mahmud Shah Durrani. The road was considerably rebuilt in the British period between 1833 and 1860.
Over the centuries, the road acted as one of the major trade routes in the region and facilitated both travel and postal communication. The Grand Trunk Road is still used for transportation in the present-day subcontinent, where parts of the road have been widened and included in the national highway system.
If functional Pakistan can earn $10 billion to $20 billions a year.
It’s a trade route from Burma Bangladesh and India to Europe
The Grand Trunk Road formerly known as Uttarapath, Sarak-e-Azam, Shah Rah-e-Azam, Badshahi Sarak, and Long Walk, is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads. For at least 2,500 years it has linked Central Asia to the subcontinent.
It runs roughly 3,655 km (2,271 mi) from Teknaf, Bangladesh on the border with Myanmar west to Kabul, Afghanistan, passing through Chittagong and Dhaka in Bangladesh, Kolkata, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Delhi, Amritsar in India, and Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar in Pakistan.
Route information
Length: 3,655 km (2,271 mi)
Status: Currently functional
Existed before 322 BCE–present
The highway was built along an ancient route called Uttarapatha in the 3rd century BCE, extending it from the mouth of the Ganges to the north-western frontier of India.
The Great Indian epic "MAHABHRATA" refers to the existence of Grand Trunk road even before the Maurya Empire and was called Uttarapatha or the "Northern road". The road connected the eastern region of India with Central Asia, the terminus of the Khorasan Road.
Further improvements to this road were made under Ashoka. The old route was re-aligned by Sher Shah Suri to Sonargaon and Rohtas. The Afghan end of the road was rebuilt under Mahmud Shah Durrani. The road was considerably rebuilt in the British period between 1833 and 1860.
Over the centuries, the road acted as one of the major trade routes in the region and facilitated both travel and postal communication. The Grand Trunk Road is still used for transportation in the present-day subcontinent, where parts of the road have been widened and included in the national highway system.
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