Punjab Provincial Assembly Lahore

Punjab Provincial Assembly Lahore



These are photographs of English commemoratives stone and British times grand majestic two floors building of Punjab Provincial Assembly located the Mall Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. This beautiful building was designed by Mr. Bazel M Salune, the then Superintending Architect, Architecture Circle, Punjab. It represents roman architecture. The foundation stone of the Punjab Provincial Assembly was laid on November 17th, 1935 by the honble Sardar Sir Jogendra Singh, the then Minister for Agriculture and completed in 1938. The building and adjoining area covers an area of 16 acres. The Sessions of  Members of Provincial Assembly elected from whole Punjab are conducted here for shaping rules, acts and laws for the province. The administration of the Punjab works under the administration of Honorable Chief Minister and his cabinet.


Photographs By Ali Babar

Sources:

1- Foundation Stone

2- Website of Punjab Provincial Assembly www.pap.gov.pk

Statue of British Prof.Alfred Woolner at Old campus Punjab University Lahore

Monumental Statue of Prof.Alfred Woolner At Punjab University Old Campus Lahore.


These are photographs of English commemoratives stones and Monumental Statue of British Prof.Dr. Alfred Cooper Woolner(1878-1936) located outside Pharmacy Department old campus, Punjab University Lahore. Prof. Dr. Alfred Cooper Woolner was the Professor of Sanskrit and Principal of Oriental College Lahore from 1903 to 1936 and Dean of University Studies from 1920 to 1936. He served as Vice Chancellor of Punjab University from 1928 to 1936 and Registrar from 1903 the 1920. It is the only British times Statue stands openly in the city of Lahore.



Photographs By Ali Babar

Amardeep Singh 's Visit to my Kangan Pur

Today Mr.Amardeep Singh and His wife Nikki from Singapore came to Kangan Pur. He is currently working on his documentary 'Allegory - A Tapestry of Nanak' s Travels'. Following the foot prints of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Mr. Amardeep Singh and his wife Nikki are traveling towards the same places where Guru Nanak stayed in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, India, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka.

Amardeep Singh is a prominent photographer and writer. The names of his books are 'Lost Heritage - The Sikh Legacy in Pakistan' and 'The Quest Continues Lost Heritage - The Sikh Legacy in Pakistan'.

We (Ali Babar, Kashif Gohar, Nabeel Nabar) welcomed them in Kangan Pur

Cross in the lawn of Lahore Cathedral

These are photographs of English commemoratives stones and Cross erected in the lawn of Lahore Cathedral Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

The Historic Information on the commemorative stone reads as below :

' This Cross Formerly Surmounted the dome of the tomb of Anarkali which was Consecrated as the Church of St. James on January 24th 1857 and used as the Parish Church and subsequently as the Pro-Cathedral. This Cross was removed to this place in 1927.

IN HOV SIGNO VINCE'

Photographs By Ali Babar

Memorial Cross in front of Lahore Cathedral The Mall Lahore

Memorial Cross in front of Lahore Cathedral The Mall Lahore



These are photographs of English commemoratives stones and old time Memorial Cross located in front of Lahore Cathedral Church the Mall Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Commemorative stones erected with this memorial Cross read as :

1- ' In Rememberanc of one whom we loved Donald Friell McLeod K. C. S. I., Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab Born 6th May 1810. Died 28th Nov 1872.
'The Lord Knoweth them that are his'

2 - 'This Cross was formly at the West Corner of the Compound and was brought to its present location for the Inauguration of the Cathedral' s Centenary celebrations on January 25th 1987'.

3- ' The unveiling ceremony was performed by His Excellency Makhdoom Muhammad Sajjad Hussain Qureshi Governor of the Punjab and by the Rt. Rev. Alexander John Malik, the 8th Bishop of Lahore Moderator Church of Pakistan.'



Photographs By Ali Babar

Source:
Commemorative stones

Old Triple Storey Building Located at Sutter Mandi walled city Lahore

These are two photographs of commemoratives stone and Pre-partitiion Triple Storey residential building located at Sutter Mandi walled city Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. We need reoman translation of the Commemorative Stone of this building.


Photographs By Mr Liaqat Ali Vance Sahib

Building where Sir Syed Ahmed Khan stayed in London, England

This is a photograph of round commemorative stone erected by English Heritage located at Mecklenburg Square London, England. It is erected in memory of great Muslim Reformer and Scholar Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898) who stayed in this building when he visited England from 1869 to 1870.


The contributions of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan to uplift the status of Muslims in Sub-continent is unforgettable. He was a man of Letters. He founded a Persian School at Muradabad in 1858 and a school Ghazipur in 1862. He founded MAO High school Aligarh in 1875, upgraded as College in 1877 and now working as Aligarh Muslim University. He was the first torch bearer of Modern English Educational system for Muslims in Sub-continent. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was an excellent writer. He wrote many books and journals such as Khutbat e Ahmedia, 'Rasala Asbab e Bagawat e Hind', Aligarh Gazette, Tabeen al Kalam, Aasar al Sanadeed, Tareek Sarkashi e Bajnoor, Rasala Ahkam Tuam Ahal e Kitab, Tafseer al Quran(7 volumes) and Rasala Tehzeeb Akhlaq. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was also founder of some social, educational and political movements. These movements are All India Muhammadan Educational Conference, Muhammadan Defense Association of Upper India and Indian Patriotic Association. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan also opened a Orphan Home at Muradabad. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan remained Member of Legislative Council and Indian Public service commission as well.


Photograph By Mr. Raza Rumi Sahib

Today my friend and Historical Researcher Mr. Adnan Tariq Moon from Depalpur accompanied by his friend Mr. Sami Sahib visited Me at my place in Kangan Pur. We talked about History of Sub-continent. Mr. Adnan Tariq Moon is admin and I.T Advisor of our History Project named 'The History Of Sub-Continent Through Commemorative Stones'. Thanks for your precious time devoted for me.

Tomb of Baba Noor Shah Wali located inside the Archeological remains of Harappa District Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan

These are some Photographs Urdu commemorative stone, board, grave and tomb of Hazrat Baba Noor Shah Wali located inside the Archeological remains of Harappa District Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan. The size of the grave is 9 guz (26.87 feet). The name of Gaddi Nasheen (Caretaker) of the tomb was Baba Qadar Bakish Dhilon (Dhilon Family). The urs of Hazrat Baba Noor Shah Wali is celebrated on 18-19 Harr every year. One stone was Erected by Sharifaan Begum from Health Center Harappa when she visited the tomb.

No authentic history about the tomb is available.



Photographs By Ali Babar

Stone having writing in Brahmi script discovered from tribal areas of Mohmand Agency, Pakistan

This is photograph of 2200 to 2300 years old stone having writing in Brahmi script discovered from tribal areas of Mohmand Agency, Pakistan. It is our request to Archeologists to help us in Deciphering the writing of this stone.



Photographs By Mr. Aman Mohmand Sahib

Lawrence Hall situated inside Lawrence Garden Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

 Lawrence Hall Lahore



The administration of 'The History Of Sub-Continent Through Commemorative Stones' is much pleased to share the photographs of Urdu, Gurmukhi commemorative stones and Exterior and interior of Grand Beautiful British times Building of Lawrence Hall situated inside Lawrence Garden (Jinnah Garden) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Lawrence Hall Lahore was built in 1861-62 as a memorandum in memory of Sir John Lawrence, First Lieutenant Governor Punjab (1st January 1859-25 February 1859) and Viceroy of India (12 January 1864-12 January 1869). Lawrence Hall Lahore has a very majestic ceiling and floor is made of Deodar wood. It was designed by Mr. Stone Civil Engineer. Lawrence Hall Lahore was used for public and official meetings. Quaid-e-Azam Library has been working in this Majestic Hall for 1984.


There are erected two commemorative stones inside Lawrence Hall, one in Gurmukhi and other in Urdu but having same information about Donors who donated for its construction. The Inscriptions of the stones read as under:


'Fehrist namha nami Maharajagan wa Raesan ke jinhon ne junab Nawwab musttabas Robert Montgomery Saheb Bahadur K.C.B.G.C.S.I., Leftant Governor sabak Punjab murabi apne ke yadgar ke makan ki tayari vaste razamandi te khushikhat se madat ki hai. Maharaja Ranbir Singh Saheb Bahadur wali Jammu wa Kashmir G.C.S.I., Raja Mahinder Singh Saheb Bahadur Wali Patiala, Raja Raghubir Singh Saheb Bahadur wali Jind, wa Raja Randhir Singh Saheb Bahadur, wali Kaputhala, G.C.S.I. Raja Bhagwan Singh Saheb Malvendrer wali Nabha, Raja Bijay Sain Saheb Bahadur, wali Mandi, Nawab Sikandar Khan Saheb Bahadur Malerkotla, Raja Wazir Singh, wali Faridkot, Raja Shri Singh Saheb Bahadur, wali Chamba, Sardar Shamsher Singh Saheb Bahadur Sandhawalia, Raja Harbans Singh Saheb Bahadur Raja Sheikhupra…. Raja Saheb Dyal Singh Bahadur Raja Kishankot K.C.S.I., Nawwab Sarfraz Khan Sahib Bahadur Sadojoi, Nawab Faujdar Khan Saheb Galjai C.S.I.Raja Sanawaz Khan Kate Khel Tak wala, Raja Jaswant Singh Saheb Bahadur Nurpur…Nawwab Jalaluddin Khan Saheb Mamdotwala, Baba Khem Singh Saheb Bedi, Sardar Bhagwan Singh Saheb, Sardar Dyal Singh Saheb Majithia, Sardar Lal Singh Saheb Kaleawala, Nawwab Nawazish Ali Khan Saheb Kajalwas Diwan Ajudhya Parsad Saheb Mumtaz Daula, Sardar Nihal Singh Saheb Chhachhi K.C.,Diwan Amar Nath Saheb, Niranjan Nath Saheb, Bhai Charanjit Singh Saheb, Sardar Uttam Singh Sahib Ramgarh, Sahib Jhanda Singh Sahib Butalia, Shaikh Ghulam Mamud Subhani Sahib, Bhai Nand Gopal Saheb, Bhai Kesara Singh Saheb, Bhai Meehan Singh Saheb, Bhai Parduman Singh Saheb, Sardar Mangal Singh Saheb Ramgarhia, Sardar Mahtab Singh Majithia, Muhammad Hayat Ullah Khan Sadojoi, Nawwab Abdul Majid Saheb Multani, Mahant Brambutta Saheb Amritsaria, Diwan Baijnath Saheb, Diwan Ratan Chand Saheb Dadhiwala, Diwan Fakir Chand Zahuruddin Saheb, Fakir Syed Shamsuddin Khan Saheb, Misr Gian Chand Saheb, Diwan Shankar Nath Saheb, Fakir Syed Jamaluddin Saheb, Pandit Radfha Kishan Saheb, Ramul Singh Saheb, Misr Ramdas Saheb, , Misr Shibdas Saheb, Mota Singh Saheb Kummedan Sardar Bahadur, Kaur Narain Singh Saheb. Syed Raza Saheb Kabuli,, Babu Mohan Lal Saheb, Khan Muhammad Saheb, R[ai] Duni Chand Saheb, R. Chambsal Saheb Delvi, Munshi Harsukh R. Saheb, Lala Jawahar Mal Saheb, R. Panna Lal Saheb, Lala Daryana Mal Saheb, Lala Ghanaiya Lal Saheb, Egyekto [Executive] Engineer, Muhammad Barkat Ali Saheb, Tehsildar Lahore, Lala Amir Chand Saheb, Bhai Kalyan Singh Saheb,  Miyan Muhammad Jan Saheb, Sheikh Allah Baksh Saheb Saudagar Gurdit Singh Saheb Gulari, Mian Ghulam Hasan Saheb, Lala Sadasukh Sahib. Binai taamir san 1865, Ikhtamam san 1867, Darhin hakumat C.D.F. McLeod Saheb Bahadur C.B.K.B..S.I., Laftant Governor Mumalik Punjab vagaira itimam yaft. Ba-ihtimam John Gordon Saheb Bahadur, Civil Engineer Executive. Lala Melaram Thekedar.'



Photographs By Sir Veer Shuaib Raza Ji



Sources:

1- Commemorative Stones

2- Interview Muhammad Shaikh Taimor Sahib