The city of Lahore is located in the north and west of Sheikhupura district, in the east through India and in the south Kasur district in the northern part of the river Ravi Lahore.. Total area of town is 404 sq. Km. Altitude of town lies between 31-15,31-45 North latitudes,74-01 and 74-39 East longitude. Climate of Lahore city faces extremes, May, June, and July are hottest months in whole year. The minimum temperature falls between 39 C and 26 C . While in month of December, January and February are the coldest. Languages spoken within the city are Punjabi, Urdu and English. Punjabi may be an unusual language but fans have always tried to bring this pearl of Punjab together forever.
Ancient names of the town were Laohur, Lauhure, Lahvar, Lahur. Lahore was founded in 1021 A.D. most significant events in history of Lahore area are:
Counqourred by Mehmood al Ghaznavvi 1021 A.D
Provincial Capital of Ghaznavid Empire
Construction of Wall 1556-1605
Sikh rule 1767-184
Biritish Period upto 1947
Metropolitan o' town 1987
Sanitation Cammittee was formed 1858
Municipal Committee was formed 1911
Municipal Corporation was formed 1940
Landmarks of town
Minar-e Pakistan
Jahangir Tomb
Badshahi Mosque
Lahore Fort
Shalimar Garden
Mezar-e lqbal
Jinnah Haal
Sister Cities of Lahore
Dushanbe-Tajikistan
Xi'an-China
Istanbul-Turky
Kortrijk-Belgium
Cordoba-Spain
Fez-Morocco
Fresl1 California-U.S.A
Sarivvon-Korea
Paris-France
London-U.K
Other salient features of Lahore are as below: Historical Background Architectural Heritage Natural Resources Industry
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