One of the four main 60 metre tall octagonal minarets.


The garden of Hazuri Bagh, the white marble Baradari pavilion in the centre and Alamgiri Gate at the entrance to Lahore Fort.


Also in the garden was the tomb of Allama Iqbal.


Allama Muhammad Iqbal was a poet, philosopher, politician, barrister and scholar in British India who is widely regarded as having inspired the Pakistan Movement and is called the "Spiritual Father of Pakistan".


We then headed inside Lahore Fort. Walking up 'Elephant stairs', named for their size and spacing to allow elephants to climb them.


Looking across to the Sheesh Mahal (Crystal Palace).


Also known as the 'Palace of Mirrors', it takes its name from the mirrored glass tiles that adorn its interior walls. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 and was exclusively used for private council meetings.


Looking out from a balcony to Badshahi Mosque.


The green square of the ladies garden. Lahore Fort has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981.


Inside the Diwan-i-Khas ("Hall of Private Audiences) where the Mughal emperor received courtiers and state guests.


Just before midday we grabbed some lunch at a cafeteria inside the fort with some egg sandwiches, fries and some more sweet tea.