Post-rehabilitation: Visitors flock to Jehangir’s tomb
The state-of-the-art architecture of the tomb is one of the finest historical buildings in the subcontinent.
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LAHORE:
The number of visitors at the tomb of Mughal emperor Jahangir has increased manifolds after its recent rehabilitation.
The state-of-the-art architecture of the tomb is one of the finest historical buildings in the subcontinent and attracts a lot of local and foreign tourists.
An official of the Punjab Archaeological Department said the renovation of the tomb started in 2012 and around 80% work has been completed.
The remaining work would be completed by June 2018.
Before the renovation work began, the walls of the tomb were dilapidated and its gardens wore a deserted look. Local as well as foreigners visiting the tomb have also appreciated the restoration work.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 10th, 2017.
The number of visitors at the tomb of Mughal emperor Jahangir has increased manifolds after its recent rehabilitation.
The state-of-the-art architecture of the tomb is one of the finest historical buildings in the subcontinent and attracts a lot of local and foreign tourists.
An official of the Punjab Archaeological Department said the renovation of the tomb started in 2012 and around 80% work has been completed.
The remaining work would be completed by June 2018.
Before the renovation work began, the walls of the tomb were dilapidated and its gardens wore a deserted look. Local as well as foreigners visiting the tomb have also appreciated the restoration work.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 10th, 2017.