13 Gates of Lahore

The shrine of this renowned saint of Lahore (d. 1071 C.E.), is close to the junction of the Lower Mall and the Circular Road. Data Sahib was a great Sufi saint whose well-known work, "Kashf-ul-Mahjub" has been translated from original Persian into several European languages and is considered a classic. His grave is surrounded by a beautiful mosque.

Raushnai Gate

The Raushnai Gate, or the "Gate of Light" is between the royal mosque and the citadels.

Kashmiri Gate

The Kashmiri Gate is so called because it faces the direction of Kashmir.

Masti Gate

The Masti Gate is not the actual name but is rather twisted and pronounced instead of "Masjidi," which means a mosque.

The Khizri or the Sheranwala Gate

The Khizri or the Sheranwala Gate. As already noted, the river in former times flowed by the city walls, and the ferry was near this spot. The gate was, therefore, named Khizri, after the name of Khizr Elias, the patron saint, according to the Mahomedan belief, of running waters and streams, and the discoverer of the water of immortality.

Yakki Gate

The Yakki Gate. The original name was "Zaki," which was derived from the name of a martyr saint, who, according to tradition, fell fighting against the Moghal infidels from the north, while gallantly defending his city

Dehli Gate

The Dehli Gate is so called because of its opening on to the highway from Lahore to Delhi.

Mochi Gate

The Mochi Gate is the name wrongly pronounced. It was name was actually Moti meaning a pearl. It was called so after the name of Moti Ram, an officer of Akbar, who resided here at that time.

Shah 'Almi Gate

The Shah 'Almi Gate was named after Mohomed Mo'azzam Shah 'Alam Bahadur Shah (the son and successor of Aurangzeb). He was a mild and generous Emperor, who died in Lahore on the 28th February 1712.

Lahori Gate

The Lahori Gate also known as the Lohari gate has been named after the city of Lahore.

Mori Gate

The Mori Gate is the smallest of the gateways and as its name implies, was in old times used as an outlet for the refuse and sweepings of the city.

The Mori Gate

The Mori Gate is the smallest of the gateways and as its name implies, was in old times used as an outlet for the refuse and sweepings of the city.

Bhatti Gate

The Bhatti Gate was named after the Bhatis, an ancient Rajput tribe who inhabited these quarters in old times.

Taxali Gate

The Taxali Gate was named after the Taxal or royal mint, that used to be in its neighborhood during the period of the Mahomedan Emperors.