21-01-2018
In the present pictures, the Firing Range shown was supposed to be constructed in Sikh Era of Eighteenth century. At that time
Raja Ranjeet Singh was Sikh ruler of Punjab
It was found that, Nanak Shahi Bricks are used
in this structure Construction. This is the only firing range of Sikh era left in
Pakistani Punjab. It is located near Punjab assembly in Lahore.
After the defeat of Sikhs and annexation of
Lahore the British troops were stationed initially at Anarkali but later moved
to Mian Mir. It was this that became to be known as Lahore Cantonment and was
established in 1850 by Lt. Gen Sir Charles Napier. It was a beautifully planned
cantonment with wide roads, parks and well laid-out living and unit areas.
Also, these are the only first
few pictures of this place ever taken
