Analytical study of the development of Lahore during Colonial period and its impact on the culture of Lahore

Abstract

Colonial period plays a pivotal role in shaping skyline of Lahore’s architecture and urban design. Even today lot of colonial period buildings like Government College University, Punjab University, Old Campus, National College of Arts, G.P.O., Lahore High Court, Aitchison College etc. enjoys the protocol of master pieces of architecture of Lahore. It is beyond any doubt that these buildings brought a revolution in the indigenous architectural practice of Lahore and gave a new scale to the skyline of Lahore. It was felt that colonial architecture was also practiced beyond The Mall that needs to be studied. It was also felt that colonial architecture brought its own culture along with itself that was alienated to the local people of Lahore. Literature is available on colonial period buildings as pieces of architecture but their impact on society and culture of Lahore has remained untouched. This particular research deals with the impact of architectural development of Lahore during Colonial period and its socio-cultural impact on Lahore.