ISLAMABAD — Lahore Fort’s historic Akbari Gate has undergone restoration after remaining closed for nearly two centuries. Preparations are now underway to open it to tourists and the public in December this year.
Built during Mughal Emperor Akbar’s reign, the gate was closed under British rule. A restoration project launched in 2023 has restored its original architectural character and prepared the site for tourism and public activities. The Akbari Gate stands on the eastern side of Lahore Fort. The Mughals built it to connect the Walled City with the royal complex.
Residents, traders and royal delegations once used this entrance to access the fort. Director Conservation Wajahat Ali Khan said the gate formed part of the fort’s earliest structures. The complex later expanded from east to west, while subsequent rulers added other entrances.