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[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/lahore_1912.jpg Lahore Map 1912] from the Historical Maps of Asia Collection, University of Texas, Austin | [http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/lahore_1912.jpg Lahore Map 1912] from the Historical Maps of Asia Collection, University of Texas, Austin | ||
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*[http://www.archive.org/stream/punjabdisturbanc01lahouoft#page/n7/mode/2up ''Punjab disturbances, April 1919; compiled from the Civil and military gazette''] 1919 Archive.org | |||
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[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Bengal Presidency]] | [[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Bengal Presidency]] |
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Place Name: | Lahore |
State/Province: | Punjab |
Country: | Pakistan |
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Lahore was the capital of undivided Punjab until Partition in 1947, after which it became the capital of West Punjab in Pakistan.
History
Places of interest
- Walled City of Lahore
- Lahore Fort
- Lahore Museum
Churches
Anglican
- Lahore Cathedral (Cathedral Church of Resurrection) - consecrated in 1887
- St Andrew's (The Railway Church) - built in 1899 to serve the Railway colony, near the North Western Railway Headquarters
- St Anthony's - also near the North Western Railway Headquarters on Empress Road
Roman Catholic
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - built 1861
- Sacred Heart Cathedral - consecrated 1907, the seat of the Diocese of Lahore
Education
Schools
- Convent of Jesus and Mary
- Queen Mary College
Colleges/University
- Government College (now University) (1864).
- University of Punjab
Cemeteries
Transport
Railways
- Lahore Railway Station
Maps
Lahore Map 1912 from the Historical Maps of Asia Collection, University of Texas, Austin