Ganj

Lahore District is a district within the of Punjab, , consisting of the provincial capital of and surrounding areas. It is the most populous district of Pakistan, with a population of 12.9 million in 2023.
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  • Type: Neighborhood
  • Description: human settlement in Pakistan
  • Also known as: “Ganj Mughalpura” and “Mughalpura”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Shalimar Gardens and Cypress Tomb.

Photo: Muh.Ashar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Shalamar Gardens or are a Mughal garden complex besides , located in , , Pakistan. The gardens date from the period when the Mughal Empire was at its artistic and aesthetic zenith, and are now one of Pakistan's most popular tourist destinations. is situated 2½ km north of Ganj.

Park
Photo: M Umair Astro, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, also known as Saruwala Maqbara, is an early 18th century tomb located in , , Pakistan.

Mosque
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The is a 17th-century shrine located in , , that is dedicated to the Sufi mystic Mian Mir. The shrine is one of the most celebrated in Lahore, and has historically been revered by both Muslims and Sikhs. is situated 2½ km southwest of Ganj.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mustafabad and Lahore.

Suburb
Dharampura is a residential neighbourhood located in , the capital city of Pakistan's Punjab province. The Mughal emperor Akbar laid the foundation of this colony for Hindus as an alms-house in 1583.

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is 's second largest city after , and the capital of the north-eastern Punjab province. It is widely considered the country's cultural capital.

Suburb
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The , also known as the Old City or Inner Lahore, refers to the historic core of , the capital and largest city of . is situated 6 km west of Ganj.

Ganj

Latitude
31.56487° or 31° 33′ 54″ north
Longitude
74.37861° or 74° 22′ 43″ east
Elevation
218 metres (715 feet)
Open location code
8J3PH97H+WC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 304954087
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
1331509
Wiki­data ID
Q6932167
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Satellite Map

Discover Ganj from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Urdu—“Ganj” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Mughalpura”
  • Hindi: “मुग़लपुरा”
  • Irish: “Mughalpura”
  • Persian: “موغل‌پوره”
  • Urdu: “مغلپورہ”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Imam Bargaah and Mughalpura Police Station.

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