I am sure many of you residents of Lahore are quite familiar with the Anarkali bazaar. A place as old as time. The market dates back to 200 years and remains one of the oldest surviving markets in South Asia. Many say that the bazaar got its name from the nearby mausoleum thought to be that of a courtesan girl...
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Who was Anarkali?
Everyone who is from Lahore or lives there has visited the Anarkali market which is said to have been named after a famous kaneez during the time of Emperor Akbar. We all know the story of Anarkali from various films and television adaptations but who exactly was she? Related posts: A tribute to the Pakistan […]