Blasting From The Past

Standing against time they are!

Which is not a small feat I say. Across the world, there are countless places where one can connect with the long gone past in no time.

Beside being gorgeous and magnificent in ways we can’t truly describe, historical places do remind us a lot about what humans before us were and what part they played in the world we live in today.

Like these forts and castles built by the Mughal empire in Indian Subcontinent during 16th and 17th centuries.

Massive structures were erected up in their name, to let the world know about their supremacy.

But we mortal beings don’t put much consideration about our short span. What was filled in past with royal life is now occupied with tourist with smartphones and cameras only.

I wonder whether those kings and emperors who built these, ever thought about these structures lasting this long.

Gorgeous craftsmanship shown by the hands of those who are unknown to us.

Ruling over the commons below them, the emperors and their families lived their lives in the most fancy way imaginable in those times.

Looking at these pictures makes me wonder about those who once rule over the vastness of lands in their time but now only these structures remind us about them.

These snaps are of Lahore Fort (also known as Shahi Qila), which was built by Emperor Akbar in 17th century in the city of Lahore.

For Patti’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #37: History

Added for Word Of The Day Challenge’s Fort, Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Magnificent, Word Of The Day Challenge’s Historical