Taxali Gate facts for kids
This article is about the historic Gate. It is not to be confused with Taxali Gate (film).
| ٹيکسلی دروازه | |
The gate no longer exists
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 Location in Punjab, Pakistan
Location in Pakistan
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| Coordinates | 31°35′09″N 74°18′28″E / 31.58595°N 74.30779°E |
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| Location | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Type | City gate |
Taxali Gate (Urdu: ٹکسالی دروازه, Taxali Darwaza) was one of several historic gates of the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan.
History
Also known as the Taxal, or royal mint, it was built from 1575 -1585 during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar. There is a shoe market located here known as Sheikhupurian Bazaar as well as a variety of special foods - the most famous are Sri Pai of Fazal Din commonly known as Phajja.
Among specialist sweet stores are Taj Mahal and Shahabuddin Halwai. Taxali Gate also serves as Union Council 30 (UC 30) in Tehsil Ravi of Lahore City District of Punjab, Pakistan.
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