Mochi Gate is located at south of the Walled City of Lahore, ‘Mochi’ gate is a significant mark of the Mughal Empire. Pandit Moti Ram, a guard in the reign of Emperor Akbar, used to watch over the gate and remained associated with his job till his death. Hence, the gate was named after him. However, some historians assert that “Mochi” is a derivative of the Urdu word “ Morchi “ which means “ Trench Soldier “. Further research suggests that different “ Mohallas “ which still bear their old, original names are the “Mohalla Teer-garan” (Arrow Craftsmen) and “Mohalla Kaman-garan” (Bow Craftsmen).

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Mochi Gate, H8GC+VJQ, Mohalla Porbian Mochi Gate Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 54000

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