Shah Alami
Market in Lahore, Pakistan
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Shah Alam Market (or Shahalmi Market[1] or Shah Alami) is one of the largest markets in Lahore, Pakistan.
The "Shah-Almi Gate" is named after Mughal emperor Shah Alam I, son of Aurangzeb. Prior to his death, the gate was called the "Bherwala Gate". During the 1947 partition riots, the gate was burned. Today only the name survives. Shah Alam Market is one of Lahore's biggest commercial markets, "Shah Almi Market" or Shahalmi as locals call it, exists near the site of the gate. This is one of the 12 Doors of Lahore. Its location can be traced at the sidelines of Shah Almi Market, Lahore.
Bazaars in Shah Alam Market
There are more than 25 bazaars in Shah Alam Market. The famous one includes Pappar Mandi, Rang Mahal, Bottle Bazzar, Sarafa Bazaar.[1]