Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan still exist between the Delhi gate and Pak gate and in between them is famous bastion called Khooni Burj of Multan

A tanga with old Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

Bloody Bastion in Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

A horse with Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

Stairs made in Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

Path made in Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

A man with a baby along with Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan Bastions visible

Qasim gate Multan

Bohar gate in Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

Delhi gate in Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

Haram gate in Faseel e Multan or City Wall of Mooltan

   

FASEEL (WALLED CITY)

Monument
THE CITY WALL
Location
Walled city, ALUNG ROAD / CIRCULAR ROAD.
Status
NON-LISTED
Owner
City District Government, Multan.
Use
FORMER: CITY DEFENSIVE WALL.
PRESENT: (Portion of the Old City Wall between Delhi Gate and Pak Gate.
Period / Date
1170 AH/1756 AD.
Historical Notes
It is generally believed by all historians that the Wall had existed ever since the foundation of the City. It is also commonly believed, but without any proof, that it was the same wall that was scaled by Alexander the Great in 326 BC at the point of Khuni Burj which ultimately ended up in ruthless killing of most of the inhabitants of the city at the hands of Greek army - hence its name Khuni Burj (Bloody Bastion) right from the beginning. However, history records confirm that the City-Wall is definitely earlier than the 18th century and that it was rebuilt in 1170 AH/1756 AD by Nawab Ali Muhammed Khan Khawkan, the Governor of Multan on behalf of Ahmad Shah Abdali. This rebuilt wall was considerably high. According to Elphinston (1808) it was four and a half miles in circuit and 40 to 50 feet high. Vigne, on the other hand says it was only 35 feet high in 1836. The city wall had 6 gates with Bohar gate on the west and Dehli Gate on the east; Lahori Gate and Daulat Gate are located on the north facing the Fort Wall. Haram Gate and Pak Gate are on the south. In any case, all European travelers who visited Multan during the first half of the 18th century found the City Wall in quite a dilapidated condition (Burnes in 1836) and in a decayed state (Vigne in 1836). From a statement of Dunlop we get the impression that the Sikh Government repaired this wall extensively in view of the impending attack of the British Army. Only Elphinston who visited the city in 1808 records that the city had rectangular bastions at regular intervals. One of these bastions now survive in the name of Khuni Burj – but then it is circular form. - A shape probably given by the British when they rebuilt the City Wall after 1849. S. M. Latif is the first historian who informs us that when the City Wall was rebuilt by the British with its height reduced considerably on sanitary grounds (Latif 51-52).
Description / Main Features
The city wall only exists in portions and probably nowhere it retains its original features particularly towards the top. As the city expanded, it was demolished in parts and rebuilt at many occasions. The wall suffered mostly during the Sikh British War of 1849 and was rebuilt during British period with reduced height.
Access / Environs
Only some portions exist between Daulat Gate and Pak Gate which have been renovated recently. Khuni Burj is also a part of this restored wall. It between the Alang Road on the inner side and the Circular Road on the outer side of the Wall.
Present Condition
As the portion of the City Wall between Daulat Gate and Pak Gate has been recently rebuilt, the present condition of this portion is quite sound and gives neat and clean look. At most of the other places, the wall is totally missing and the space where it once stood has been encroached upon by buildings and shops.
Proposal
The rebuilt portion of the Wall must be protected through legislation and enlisting.
References
Cunningham 124-125; Nazir, 45; Latif, 36- 37, 51-52; Gazetteer 1926, 266, 268;

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Environmental Notes

• Faseel
  
• Vehicular Access / Parking
  Faseel is the outer wall of the walled city. Alang road which is at higher level than the outer and inner road levels runs along the faseel. It is easily accessible to the vehicular traffic from circular roads, along road and the road connections at the gates of the walled city. Parking is available in places along the wall.
  
• Use
  Visited by sight-seers
  
• Visitor’s facilities
  Drinking water and garbage disposal facilities at one spot along the wall
  
• Sewerage
  Open drain run along Alang road about 22’ away from the faseel. Main sewer pipes coming from inside the walled city connect to the trunk sewer running along the circular road.
  
• Drainage
  Surface drainage from the interior of the walled city drains towards the circular road which disposes it off by gravity.
  
• Electricity
  Electric wires run along the circular road and the Alang road, parallel to the faseel.
  
• Solid Waste
  Debris, solid waste slush, stagnant water at the foot of the faseel were observed, which presented an ugly picture of the faseel.
  
• External threats
  None noted .
  
• Condition Survey
  The faseel is an old load bearing brick masonry structure which has been renovated / supported by veneering 27” to 54” thick brick wall on the outer side of the old existing faseel. The present status of the renovated faseel is stable, safe and sound.
  

Bohar Gate Multan

It is located in Faseel of Multan. Between the Haram Gate and Hussain Agahi Bazar

Wrong renovated and full of banners is Bohar Gate Multan

This gate was towards the river Channab and all along the way from this gate upto Channab River there were abundant Bohar Trees that times and so is its name.

Few other photos of Bohar Gate are here 

Multan: Bohar Gate

Bohar gate Multan

Bohar gate Multan

Bohar gate Multan

Bohar gate






Bohar gate Multan



 

Location Map

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Things Closely related to Bohar Gate are

• Jain Mandir
• Shrine of Shah Yusuf Gardezi
• Masjid made by Sher Shah Suri
• Paper Market

      

BOHOR GATE / ALUNG ROAD / CIRCULAR ROAD

Monument
BOHOR GATE
Location
BOHOR GATE / ALUNG ROAD / CIRCULAR ROAD
Status
Listed by MCM
Owner
MCM
Use
FORMER: GATEWAY
PRESENT GATEWAY
Period / Date
1854
Historical Notes
No recorded history indicates when the city-wall was constructed for the first time, how many gates there were in the beginning and when were the present six gates given their present names. The first clear cut mention of these six gates arises in the middle of the 19th century. If we accept the claim of Nazir (45) that the city wall as constructed by Ali Muhammad Khakwani in 1756 we have reason to believe that the six gates were also provided, constructed and named by this great benefactor of Multan . The history of Bohar Gate, therefore must also commence from this date. It was definitely intact during the Siege of Multan 1848-49.
Description / Main Features
A gate existed at this site even in the early 19th century when Cunningham wrote about Multan. This was damaged considerably when the British annexed Multan in 1849. It was totally demolished in 1854 when the city expanded. A new gate was thus built. The present structure is a combination of 2 double storey castellated towers with flat band above and is without much decoration.
Access / Environs
The Gateway is now surrounded and engulfed by encroachments, shops and hoardings. The gate can be approached from Alang Road and Circular Road.
Present Condition
The pylons have been plastered whereas the center and top is in deep struck pointing. Hoardings and banners completely destroy the elegance of the Gateway. Encroachments are abutting the turrets of the gateway. There is lot of debris lying on the landings and bridge on the upper level. The plaster has peeled off in numerous locations. The staircase opens onto the bridge and there is no cover or protection in this opening causing rainwater to collect inside the tower.
INTERVENTIONS
After its construction in 1756, the gate must have been damaged during the prolonged Siege of the City in 1848. In any case on the excuse of providing the better hygienic facilities with the city, the city walls were lowered down in height and only here gateways were allowed to retain their gate-buildings including Bohar Gate. The three gates standing gates of the Walled city differ in details from one another since they were not built simultaneously. After independence in 1947, all the three gates were found in poor condition and were consequently repaired at different times. Bohar Gate was repaired with cement plaster and then whitewashed.
Proposal
Placing of hoardings, sticking of bills and painting of advertisements on the gate should be prohibited. Removal of encroachments especially those occupying rooms on ground floor must be got vacated.
References
Cunningham, V, 126 (Bor gate); Nazir,,44-5, 97,105,126;,Latif, 38, 51; Wasti, 178-186

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• Bohar Gate.
  
• Vehicular Access / Parking
  The Bohar Gate is located in the walled city of Multan. It is accessible to vehicular traffic from all directions through roads, and car parking is available.
  
• Use
  Commercial use. Shops are all around, and even within the structure of the gate there are meat and vegetable shops.
  
• Visitor Facilities
  There are no other visitor facilities except a little parking place.
  
• Sewerage
  Open drains are running along the bazaars and around the gate.
  
• Drainage
  The slopes and gradient of the area is steep towards outer circular road that surface runoff quickly flows towards main road.
  
• Electricity
  Electric poles sit adjacent the gate, and the area around it is commercial, hence the place is well lit.
  
• Solid Waste
  As this is a business area, flocks of people visit it daily, hence a lot of solid waste is generated which gets deposited next to the northern part of the gate and also at other corners from where the staff of CDG disposes it off.
  
• Floors & Pavements
  All roads around the gate are bituminous roads.
  
• External threats
  The construction of buildings abutting the gate and the demolition of the original city wall has lead to the loss of the authenticity of this gateway. The encroachments must be removed and possibly the wall reconstructed to indicate the majesty of the gateway.
  
• Condition Survey
  The structure is British Period brick work load bearing masonry. It is stable. However the open drains and dampness around the gate may later on develop settlement problems. The other commercial buildings are very much attached with the southern part of the gate which not only provide an ugly look but may cause structural problems.
  

Haram Gate Multan

Located on Alang road, exisists in Faseel city wall of Multan. An auto rikshaw can bring you here.

Haram Gate Multan

It has been mentioned by all historians that from the beginning there were six gates in the city proper and four in the fort of Multan (Latif, 51) – Haram Gate has always been there. If the interpretation of name Haram Gate is accepted i.e. inside this gate was the Haram or women quarters of the Saint Hazrat Musa Pak Shaheed then the name must post-date the times of this saint i.e. 16th century.
Word Haram is associated with Wife Woman etc
Here are few more photos of haram gate

Multan City: Haram Gate

Multan: Haram Gate

Historic Haram Gate Multan

Haram Gate Multan

Old Haram Gate

Haram Gate of Multan

Haram Gate

Things Closely related to Haram Gates are

• Shrine Hazrat Inayat Wilayat
• Masjid Hazrat Inayat Wilayat
• Chowk Bazar
• Tomb Sakhi Yahya Nawab

Location Map

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HARAM GATE

Monument
HARAM GATE
Location
HARAM GATE
Status
NON- LISTED
Owner
MDA / MCM
Use
FORMER: GATEWAY
PRESENT GATEWAY
Period / Date
Destroyed in 1848-reconstructed during British Period.
Historical Notes
It has been mentioned by all historians that from the beginning there were six gates in the city proper and four in the fort of Multan (Latif, 51) – Haram Gate has always been there. If the interpretation of name Haram Gate is accepted i.e. inside this gate was the Haram or women quarters of the Saint Hazrat Musa Pak Shaheed then the name must post-date the times of this saint i.e. 16th century. The same date is applicable to the name of Pak Gate. Latif writing in 1891 informs us that all the gates of the Fort were destroyed by the British after its occupation. From this it can be inferred that all the gates of the city were still intact in 189. The District Gazetteer compiled in 1923 -24 also makes no mention of building of new gates. Thus, probably, this gate along with other gates of similar design was built sometime between 1924 and1947. The gate in its present condition, however, was repaired extensively more recently. The gateway was washed and painted on several occasions in the past. The original wooden doors and most of the terracotta jalis have also disappeared.
Description / Main Features
Comprising two pylons on each flank, the gateway has a large four-centered pointed arch in the middle. The pylons or castellated towers on flanks are double- storied. Near the parapet are attached pseudo-merlons hanging downward and standing in relief.
Access / Environs
Four roads approach this gateway from the outside. The gateway is now totally obscured by awnings and hoardings.
Present Condition
None of the original work survives. The wooden doors of the gateway have also disappeared. The city wall on either side of the gate way has also disappeared.
INTERVENTIONS
The original historical Haram gate which existed prior to the occupation of the city by the British have certainly disappeared completely giving place to the present free-standing gateway like all others. Even the present gate was repaired in recent past but precise date of the new work is not known.
Proposal
Structure is in need of scrubbing and cleansing. It should also be freed from hoardings, bills, electric cables and several other advertising devices. The percolation of rain water from the staircase opening is causing structural damage.
References
Nazir, 44-45; Latif, 38, 51; Wasti,73;

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• Haram Gate
  
• Vehicular Access / Parking
  The gate is located at the junction of Nishaat Road, Pak Gate Road, Haram bazaar and Alang Road. The gate is easily accessible to traffic and the flow of vehicles moving in all directions through and around the gate is constant throughout the working day.
  
• Use of Space
  The gate provides traffic entry into the Walled City. Commercial activity is taking place all around the gate, against its walls and in the chambers on the ground floor.
  
• Visitor Facilities
  No facilities are available.
  
• Electricity
  A number of electricity poles with hundreds of connections for nearby shops are located right next to Haram Gate. The wires are draped over and around the monument.
  
• Sewerage
  Sewer pipes run from Haram Bazaar towards the Chowk of Pak Gate; all local sewers run into it and exit through the gate and out of the Walled City.
  
• Drainage
  The topography around Haram Gate is such that surface water quickly flows through the gate and towards the lower level of the chowk nearby whose location is lower as it is on the original moat now the Alang Road.
  
• Solid Waste
  A lot of solid waste is generated near Haram Gate due to the dense commercial activity and traffic. Solid waste is dumped in many corners and spots around the gate from which it is later collected by CDG staff.
  
• Pavement and surfaces
  All adjacent surfaces are blacktop bituminous roads.
  
• External threats
  The water tap, main hole and dampness near the gate may later create settlement problems.
  
• Condition
  Haram Gate is a brick masonry load bearing structure. It is evidently stable and safe; however, the water tap, man hole and dampness near the gate may later create settlement problems. Potentially dangerous cracks in the uppermost portion require closer inspection