Lahore Fort and its sprawling ... tinkling fountains on a hot summer’s day. Shah Jahan was just one of many conquerors to live and rule from the fort during the last millennia.

A US-based researcher has identified some 100 monuments at the Lahore Fort from the era of the Sikh empire (1799-1849) detailing its historical significance. Of the monuments, 30 do not exist today.

The Lahore Fort’s rich Mughal history, dating back to the 16th century when Emperor Akbar first constructed it, forms the cornerstone of its importance.

Ganga Ram built Lahore’s first modern underground sewerage system. He also funded the construction of a railway line that helped connecting rural areas to modern cities at that time. With his ...