Shalimar, Lahore facts for kids
Shalimar (Urdu: شالیمار) is a special administrative area, like a town, located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It's one of the oldest parts of Lahore and sits right along the famous Grand Trunk Road. This area gets its name from the beautiful Shalimar Gardens, which were built way back in 1640 by Emperor Shah Jahan.
Quick facts for kids
Shalimar
شالیمار |
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|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| City District | Lahore |
| Union Councils | 18 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Tehsil Municipal Administration |
What is a Tehsil?
A tehsil is like a smaller part of a district. It's a way to organize how a city or area is managed. Shalimar is one of these important administrative areas within the big city of Lahore. It helps make sure services like roads and local facilities work well for everyone living there.
Famous Shalimar Gardens
The most famous place in Shalimar is definitely the Shalimar Gardens. These beautiful gardens were built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1640. He was the same emperor who built the Taj Mahal! The gardens are known for their amazing design, with three levels, many fountains, and lovely plants. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which means it's a very special place recognized around the world.
Neighbourhoods in Shalimar
Shalimar is made up of many smaller areas called Union Councils. These are like local communities or neighborhoods. There are 18 of these Union Councils in Shalimar. Some of the well-known neighborhoods include:
- Bhaghatpura
- Gujjarpura
- Rehmatpura
- Begampura
- Chah Miran
- Bilal Bagh
- Makhanpura
- Kot Khawaja Saeed
- Shad Bagh
- Wassanpura
- Faiz Bagh
- Farooqganj
- Crown Park
- Madhu Lal Hussain
- Muhammad
- Baghbanpura
- Angori Bagh
- Mujahidabad
These neighborhoods are where people live, go to school, and work every day.
Images for kids
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The second level of the Shalimar Gardens, also known as the level of fountains.
