Monuments of Pakistan

Hiran Minar:-

Hiran Minar is set in peaceful environs in Sheikhupura. It was constructed by Emperor Jehangir as a monument to Mansraj, one of his pet deers.The structure consists of a large, almost-square water tank with an octagonal pavilion in its center, built during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan; a causeway with its own gateway connects the pavilion with the mainland and a 100-foot-high minar, or minaret.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.Unique features of this particular complex are the antelope’s grave and the distinctive water collection system. At each corner of the tank is a small square building and a subsurface water collection system which supplied the tank; only one of these water systems is extensively exposed today.Another special feature of Hiran Minar is its location and environment: the top of the minar is perhaps the best place in the province of Punjab to get a feel for the broader landscape and its relationship to a Mughal site.

Zamzama Gun:-

The Zamzama Gun, also known as the Bhangianwala Toap or Kim’s Gun, is a large bore cannon. It was cast in 1757, in what was then Colonial India, now Lahore. It is currently displayed in front of the Lahore Museum in Lahore.

Minar-e-Pakistan:-

Minar-e-Pakistan or Yadgaar-e-Pakistan a tall minaret in Iqbal Park Lahore was built in commemoration of the Lahore Resolution. The minaret reflects a blend of Mughal and modern architecture, and is constructed on the site where on March 23, 1940 seven years before the formation of Pakistan, the Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution (Qarardad-e-Lahore), demanding the creation of Pakistan. This was the first official declaration to establish a separate homeland for the Muslims living in the subcontinent. Every year Pakistan celebrates this day as a national day.The monument attracts visitors from all over Pakistan as well as the inhabitants of the Walled City of Lahore. The large public space around the monument is commonly used for political and public meetings, whereas Iqbal Park area is ever popular among kite-flyers.

National Monument:-

The National Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan is a national monument representing the four provinces and three territories of Pakistan. After a competition among many renowned architects, Arif Masood’s plan was selected for the final design. The blooming flower shape of the monument represents Pakistan’s progress as a rapidly developing country. The four main petals of the monument represent the four provinces (Balochistan,the North West Frontier Province, Punjab, and Sindh), while the three smaller petals represent the Northern Areas, Azad Kashmir and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas.The Monument has been designed to reflect the culture and civilization of the country and also depicts the story of the Pakistan Movement, dedicated to those who sacrificed themselves for future generations. The reddish granite marble