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338 of Zebunnissa, a learned daughter of Aurangzeb. The garden has disappeared, but the gateway, decorated with

Fig. 148. Shahdara.

blue and green tiles, though partially ruined, is still a beautiful object. On the other side of Lahore on the road to Amritsar are the Shalimar Gardens laid out by Shahjahan for the ladies of his court. When the paved channels are full and the fountains are playing, and the lights of earthen lamps are reflected in the water, Shalimar is still a pleasant resort.

The Museum in Anarkali contains much of interest to Indians and Europeans. The "house of wonders" is very popular with the former. It includes a very valuable collection of Buddhist sculptures. Opposite the museum is the famous Zamzama gun (page 187).

Growth of Lahore.As the headquarters of an important Government and of a great railway system