Top 9 Historical Places In Pakistan

When people plan to visit different places in Pakistan they usually forget to add some of the historical places to their to-do list. If you are not knowing the important historical places that you must visit while on a Pakistan tour then here is a complete list of places that might gain your attention. These historical places also tell us about the history of the subcontinent and most importantly why they were built. 

1. Begum Shahi Mosque

The Begum Shahi Mosque was constructed between 1611 and 1614. Situated in Lahore, this mosque was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in the honor of Mariam Zamani, Mother of Jahangir. This mosque is also known as the “Mother of All Mosque”. 

Begum Shahi Mosque is a small mosque that was constructed near Lahore Fort. The age of Begum Shahi Mosque is almost 400 years and is considered one of the oldest historical places in Pakistan built by the Mughal Emperor. 

If you are planning to visit this place so the visiting hours for this place is 5 am to 8 pm and there is no entrance fee. 

2. Mohenjo-Daro

The list of the historical place of Pakistan is incomplete without adding Mohenjo Daro in the list. Mohenjo Daro is one of the important historical places in Pakistan and is the largest oldest city in Indus Valley Civilization. The city is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and was constructed in 2500 BC. It wasn’t discovered over 3700 years until the 1920s.

Mohenjo Daro covers an area of 300 hectares or more and consists of some public buildings which explains that it was a high-level civilization. If you are planning to visit Mohenjo Daro then it is located near Larkana in Sindh Province. You can easily visit this place by Taxi if you are visiting Larkana. 

3. Rohtas Fort

The Rohtas Fort was constructed by the Military and is one of the excellent architecture located 15km away from Jhelum. If you are visiting Punjab then it is one of the best locations to spend time. 

Under the regime of Sher Shah Suri, construction was started back in 1514. Spread over 70 Hectares and is considered one of the most beautiful places in South Asia. You can easily visit this place from Islamabad and Lahore by traveling 2 hours and 4 hours respectively. 

4. Taxila

As Pakistan is considered the hub of ancient civilizations and historical places so Taxila is one of them. Taxila is one of the lost cities in the world which was found in Pakistan. The city was situated back in 1000 BC but the historical things found in this place state that it might be old as 3360 BC. 

The entire city was designated as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1980 for research purposes. 

This city consists of dozens of ancient spots and places which tell what was the living style of the people living here and how they built different buildings. 

This place is located near Islamabad around 32 km away so most of the people visit Taxila. Due to this factor, it is one of the most popular historical places in Pakistan. 

5. Wazir Khan Mosque

Lahore has so many amazing historical places that it could easily have its list. The stunning Wazir Khan Mosque is one of them. When you visit this place you will find a lot of similarities with Begum Shahi Mosque. 

The inner space of the mosque is larger than the Begum Shahi Mosque and more beautiful. This mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan, one of the Mughal emperors in 1641. You can easily visit this place once you enter Lahore through Delhi Gate located over Lahore’s Walled City. 

6. Kastasraj Temples

There are not only Muslim historical places in Pakistan but there are other religions' historical places as well. The Kastasraj Temples is one of them. Located near the village of Dulmial in Punjab, it was constructed back in the 7th Century CE and is an honorable place for Hindus. 

The temple is constructed near a lake which is also considered as the lake having magical powers. 

Due to the partition of the subcontinent, this part came into the Pakistan region and tells a lot about the subcontinent's history. If you want to visit this place so it is located in Katas near Islamabad and Lahore. 

7. Lahore Fort

The Lahore Fort is a historical place that many people have heard of, and it may be one of Pakistan's most well-known sites. Although it is thought that the well-known castle has been inhabited in some capacity for thousands of years, it was completely rebuilt in the 17th century.

Emperor Jahangir oversaw the installation of some of the grandest and best-known features of the enormous building, including the monumental Picture Wall, which is covered with a vibrant collection of mosaics, tiling, and frescoes.

The Lahore Fort covers an area of more than 20 hectares. It is located at the northernmost point of the Walled City of Lahore.

8. Takht-i-Bhai

KPK also has a few noteworthy historical places. The Buddhist ancient place Takht-i-Bhai is located in Mardan as one of the ancient places. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is thought to be extremely well kept.

It was founded in the 1st century CE. This is the location to visit if you're interested in learning about Pakistan's early Buddhist history. 

From Mardan, Peshawar, or Islamabad, it is simple to go to the place, which can be found at the top of a hill.

9. Hiran Minar

In terms of visitors, the Hiran Minar is one of Pakistan's most visited heritage places. Even though it is a tomb, this one is unique from others.

However, the Hiran Minar is not dedicated to the Mughal Emperor Jahangir but rather to his pet antelope. Most graves in Punjab and all of Pakistan contain the remains of saints or royals.

Emperor Jahangir was renowned for his love of nature, and the Hiran Minar is a prime example of that. Additionally, it is situated in a small area of forest, providing the Mughals with a small-scale natural haven from the busy metropolis of Lahore.

Overlooking the antelope is a minaret that is part of the complex, which also includes a huge pool and a pavilion.