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Governor's House, Lahore

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designated for the use of the province's governors. Governor House has various styles of architecture. Different portions were added to the house from time to time which goes back to many generations, reflecting the legacy of early periods. There are pieces of furniture of olden days are still in use. The residence is a mansion built among a large expanse of surrounding lawns and gardens.
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The residence is a typical mansion built among a large expanse of surrounding lawns and gardens. Under the house, there is a tomb belonging to a man by the name of Muhammad Qasim Khan, who is said to be a maternal cousin of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Four doorways enclose the two-story tomb and to the
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The Governor's House has evolved over the years in terms of architect due to altered political scenarios, different events and requirements. During the British Raj it was the residence for the British lieutenant-Governor of the province and since independence of Pakistan in 1947 it was formally
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province. The main entrance is on the T-junction of Mall Road and Sharah-e-Aiwan-e-Sanat-o-Tijarat. Although a separate walled complex, it sits adjacent to the Staff College on one side and
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The Governor's House in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan is the official residence of the Governor of Punjab (Pakistan). It is spread over 700 kanals. The current governor of Punjab is
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north, there is a stairway which leads up. Much of the furniture and artifacts used in the house are antique relics that date back.
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Coordinates
31°33′24″N 74°20′08″E / 31.5568°N 74.3355°E / 31.5568; 74.3355
Government of Punjab, Pakistan
governorhouse.punjab.gov.pk
Urdu
governor of Punjab (Pakistan)
Lahore
Punjab
Pakistan
Sardar Saleem Haider Khan
Mall Road
Punjab
Al-Hamra Arts Council
Lahore Zoo
Mayo Gardens
Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts
Avari Hotels
Bagh-e-Jinnah
Sardar Saleem Haider Khan
Sikh Empire
Governor's House (Karachi)
Governor's House (Peshawar)
Governor's House (Quetta)
"Prime Minister House to be converted into high-quality postgraduate institute: minister"
"Welcome to Governor's House Lahore | Governor's House Lahore"
Governor House, Lahore
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