Minar-e-Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan is home to the Minar-e-Pakistan, which is also known as the "Tower of Pakistan". On 23 March 1940, this was the site where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution (later known as the Pakistan Resolution) on the day of its passing. There were a total of four towers constructed between 1960 and 1968. It is the two-nation theory that states it is crucial for British Indian Muslims to have their own homeland. The resolution of 1947 eventually resulted in the formation of Pakistan in the years that followed.
There is a tower called Greater Iqbal Park located in the heart of this urban area.
Design
Within the tower, there is a blend of Mughal and Islamic architecture, as well as modern designs.
A Pakistani architect and engineer who grew up in Russia, Nasreddin Murat-Khan, designed and oversaw the construction of the tower. The top of the tower can be reached by an elevator or a staircase where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the top.
There is a flower-shaped base to the tower, and this is taken from the design of the tower. The monument area is surrounded by a large number of parks and flowers. There are often religious and political events held at this location on a regular basis. Pakistan's Liberty Tower is also referred to as this tower.
There has been an edit to the structure
On a plinth stands the monument.
There is an 8-meter high base. The Minar rises about 62 meters from its base, totaling about 70 meters. The flower-like base has petals that extend nine meters high. The tower has a diameter of 9.75 meters. Tiles are used to build the rostrum, which faces Badshahi Mosque. The base is composed of four platforms. Stones from Taxila, hammer-dressed stones, and chiseled stones symbolize the humble beginnings of the struggle for freedom. As with Pakistan's national flag, the fourth and final platform is made up of polished white marble, which represents the success of the Pakistan Movement[6][7].
The Building Committee for the tower included a prolific writer and the then-deputy commissioner of Lahore, Mukhtar Masood. In addition to Gaddafi Stadium Lahore, City Hospital Gujranwala, Chand da Qila By-Pass Gujranwala, Lords Hotel, and University of Punjab Campus Gujranwala, Services Engineer Mian Abdul Ghani Mughal built many other landmarks in Pakistan. [citation needed]
The inscriptions
At the base, ten converging white marble commemorative plaques feature floral inscriptions. The Lahore Resolution's text is in Urdu, Bengali, and English, along with the Delhi Resolution's text, passed on 9 April 1946. Different plaques have Arabic calligraphy inscribed with Quranic verses and 99 names of Allah. There is also a prominent Urdu and Bengali edition of the National Anthem of Pakistan on the monument. The book also includes excerpts from the speeches by Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Urdu, Bengali, and English, as well as a few couplets written by Allama Iqbal.
Minar-e-Pakistan Foundation Stone
Construction
On 23 March 1960, the foundation stone was laid and the project was inaugurated. A building worth Rs 7,058,000 was completed over an eight-year period at a cost of Rs 7,058,000. There was an additional tax imposed on cinema tickets and racing tickets due to a request from Akhter Husain.
Significance[edit]
Pakistan's post-colonial identity is expressed best by Minar-e-Pakistan, the national symbol [9].
Notable visits and events[edit]
The first Indian state visit to Pakistan, including Lahore, was Atal Bihari Vajpayee's visit to Minar-e-Pakistan on February 21, 1999.[10] It has also been compared to Nixon's visit to China.
There have been a number of rallies at Minar-e-Pakistan. Flora often gets damaged by rallying, according to the Parks and Horticulture Authority. There was a proposal in 2014 by the Punjab government to ban large gatherings, whether political or non-political.