Mochi Gate

The Mochi Gate, (Urdu, Punjabi) is located in the south of the Walled City of Lahore between Akbari Gate and Shah Alam Gate in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the thirteen gates of the Walled City of Lahore which were built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and were connected with a thirty feet high fortified wall for guarding the city. The gates were demolished during the early British rule, but were again constructed in early 1900s. However during the riots of 1947, some gates were burnt down or got demolished, Mochi Gate being one of them. The gate does not exist any longer but the streets, mohallahs and buildings of high architectural value are still extant. There are several traditions associated with the name of the gate. According to some historians, it is named after Moti, a guard of the gate during the Mughal-era, who guarded the gate. On the other hand, other historians believe that “Mochi” is the marred form of Urdu word “Morchi” which means “Trench Soldier”. The infantry units of governor of Lahore used to be stationed here. This theory is further supported by the fact that the different streets (mohallas) inside this gate still bear their old names like Mohalla Teer-garan (arrow craftsmen), and Mohalla Kaman-garan (bow craftsmen). The bazaar around Mochi Gate is renowned for its shops of dried fruit, kites and fireworks. Mo

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