Chauburji

Chauburji (Punjabi and Urdu: چو برجی, "Four Towers") is a Mughal era monument in the city of Lahore, capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab. The monument was built in 1646 C.E. during the reign of the emperor Shah Jahan. It previously acted as a gateway to a large garden. Hockey legend, Zahid Shareef was also born in Rajgarh Chauburji.

Chauburji (Lahore)
چو برجی
Chauburji Chowk Lahore
31.5540°N 74.3048°E / 31.5540; 74.3048
LocationLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Completion date1646 C.E.


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