History Mystery- Part 3

muqawwee123 · March 8, 2013, 8:56am

Re: History Mystery- Part 3

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**Hiran Minar Sheikhu Pura

**Sheikhupura, on the outskirts of Lahore, derived its name from a nickname for Prince Jahangir (Shahzada Saleem aka Sheikhoo) . It was one of Jahangir’s princely dominions during his father Akbar’s reign. Just north of Sheikhupura town lies a hunting complex known as the Hiran Minar.

As per historical accounts, on March 31, 1607, an antelope (Hiran) was caught alive here by Jahangir’s entourage while hunting. When the antelope was brought before the emperor, it showed instant affection, seating down at Jahangir’s feet, as if pleading to be spared and adopted. Jahangir liked the gesture, and naming it “Mansraj”, also issued a royal decree banning the shikar of deer at the hunting site. The deer remained with the emperor and enjoyed the royal hospitality, till 1620. The bereaved emperor ordered a minaret to be built at his grave, hence the name Hiran Minar.

Gardens of the Mughal Empire - Sheikhupura and Hiran Minar

http://www.pakistanpaedia.com/landmarks/hiran_minar/hiran_minar.htm