Moti Bazaar
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Moti Bazaar
موتی بازار | |
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Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
City | Rawalpindi |
Moti Bazaar (Urdu: موتی بازار) is an old bazaar located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.[1]
History
It was founded by Moti Lal in 1911.[2]
Prior to the establishment of Pakistan in 1947, the bazaar had only twenty-two shops. The total number of these stores has now surpassed 1200. Every day, at least 8,000 people visit and shop in Moti Bazaar. Previously, this bazaar was solely for ladies, but now males and teenagers can visit the bazaar.[3][4][5]
There is a mansion in the heart of the marketplace that serves as a school today. This residence was erected in 1883 and given the name Kanya Ashra in honour of Moti Lal's wife.[6]
References
- ^ "راولپنڈی کا سو سالہ قدیم موتی بازار". Hum News. June 3, 2018.
- ^ "موتی بازار کی سو سالہ تقریبات". BBC Urdu.
- ^ "Moti Bazaar – from a sanctuary to shopping centre". Dawn. 23 July 2014.
- ^ "Moti Bazaar: A pearl losing its shine". The Express Tribune. 16 August 2012.
- ^ Tanoli, Qadeer (October 23, 2022). "From shelter to shopping: the tale of Moti Bazar". Bol News.
- ^ "Moti Bazaar". Pakistan Tourism Portal. January 14, 2023.
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