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Hiran Minar and Tank, Sheikhupura: The Story of an Ill-fated Deer "Mans Raj" [4K] Hiran Minar is a Mughal-era monument commissioned by Emperor Jahangir in 1606 A.D, in memory of his favorite pet antilope (deer) named "Mansraj." Jahangir has mentioned in his "Tuzk" about this memorial, built for his ill-fated deer, which was shot by himself mistakenly. After that incident, this hunting ground was turned into a protected sanctuary, and hunting was prohibited. The majestic structure includes the following: a minaret, baradari, and tank. Minaret (Minar) Built in brick, the minar (tower) is circular and tapers towards the top, which is flat, with a parapet wall. There are 210 square holes on the outer surface of the minar arranged at regular intervals in 14 rows. A spiral straircase consisting of 108 steps has been provided inside the minar. Alongside the staircase, there are 11 ascending rectangular arched openings provided for air and light. The minar is divided into six tiers of different height. The base of each tier has projected moulding, and the lowest tier has an arched opening for an entrance. The entire exterior as well as interior of the minar has lime plaster, apparently with some floral or lineal fresco paintings. The thick lime plaster applied over the surface of the lowest tier has been divided into decorative panels or arched niches and horizontal bands in high relief. Tank Facing the grand minar on the east side is a big tank with a causeway leading to the octagonal baradari (pavilion) built in the middle. There is a square pavilion at each corner with a gateway to the baradari. The tank is rectangular in shape, each side has a ramp and a parapet wall and is flanked by four staircases of 8 steps. During Mughal days, a channel was cut from the Aik rivulet and connected with the tank at its north-west corner; in addition, an elaborate system for filling up the tank with rain water from the catchment area was devised. Daulat Khana (Baradari) A square-shaped projected platform has been provided in the middle of the causeway. In the centre of the tank has been erected an octagonal platform with a low parapet wall on all sides. Over the platform stands the beautiful baradari in the same plan. The baradari was constructed under the orders of the Emperor Jahangir in 1620 A.D. for use as a royal residence. How to Get to Hiran Minar? Hiran Minar is a Mughal-era monument located in Sheikhupur (Jahangirpura). The historic complex can be reached through M2 - Lahore-Islamabad Motorway about 40-km from Lahore, followed by a 5-minute drive from Hiran Minar Interchange. Date of Visit: 13.03.2022 Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mBpDbctvfrreAxYw6 You may love to watch these videos of this channel: This is Pakistan - Top 66 Things to Do [4K] https://youtu.be/pz--L5OBKno 7 Best Things to Do in Hingol National Park [4K] https://youtu.be/EFuASb4LWz4 10 Top Things to Do in Neelam Valley [4K] https://youtu.be/E29iuVxsgUI 15 Best Things to Do in Gilgit-Baltistan [4K] https://youtu.be/KL1H94uETTA 12 Best Things to Do in Skardu [4K] https://youtu.be/TdTyoe7JAAQ 6 Top Heritage Sites in Gilgit-Baltistan [4K] https://youtu.be/_vpuhXt24H0 10 Best Things to Do in Sindh [4K] https://youtu.be/bxALcckyjLc 12 Best Things to Do in Hunza & Nagar [4K] https://youtu.be/FWyyfYEucNc