Shalmi

Shalmi (or Shah Alami) is one of the largest markets in Lahore.

The "Shah-Alami Gate" is named after the one of the sons of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Shah Alam I. Before his death, the gate was called the "Bherwala Gate." During the 1947 independence riots, the gate was burned. Today only the name survives. One of Lahore's biggest commercial markets, "Shah Alam Market" or Shalmi 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 Alami Market, Lahore.

Partition

Before partition Shalmi was mostly a Hindu populated area with businesses owned by Hindus. During 1947 partition riots Shalmi market was entirely burnt. Most of the Hindus fled to India because of this.

Location

Shalmi market is very near to Mayo Chowk Lahore, Mayo Chowk is next signal to Mayo Hospital gate. After arriving at Mayo Chowk as road will be crossed next one way traffic road leads towards entrance of Shalmi Market. Place is very populated and have a small road. ^[1]

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