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Anarkali

انارکلی‎
Anarkali; انارکلی‎
Metro station
	Anarkali station from outside.
General information
Location	Syed Mauj Darya Road, Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore, Punjab; Pakistan
Coordinates	31°33′44″N 74°18′36″E / 31.5621186°N 74.3099185°E
Operated by	PMA
Line(s)	Orange Line
Platforms	2
Tracks	2
Connections	Connected to Lahore Metrobus via an underground walkway from the Anarkali Station of the Orange Line to MAO College Station of the Metrobus.
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Parking	Available
Accessible	Yes
History
Opened	25 October 2020
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Anarkali (Template:Lang-ur) is a rapid transit station serving the Orange Line of the Lahore Metro in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the two underground stations on the Orange Line.

History

The Anarkali station was opened after the completion and inarguration of the Orange Line on 25 October 2020.^[1]^[2]

Etymology

The Anarkali station serves Anarkali bazaar which is one of the oldest surviving markets in the Indian Subcontinent, dating back at least 200 years. It derives its name from the nearby mausoleum thought to be that of a courtesan named Anārkalī, who was chased out of town by the order of the Mughal Emperor Akbar for having a love affair with his son, Prince Salīm, who would later became Emperor Jahāngīr.^[3]

Station layout

Anarkali station has different theming than most metro stations. Its design is inspired by Islamic and Mughal architecture which have helped in transforming the station building into a landmark in the city centre.^[4]

Platform layout

Platform	Line	Destination
Ali Town platform	■Orange Line	For Chauburji, Gulshan-e-Ravi, Samanabad, Sabzazar, Awan Town, Thokar Niaz Baig, Ali Town
Dera Gujran platform	■Orange Line	For GPO, Lahore Junction railway station, UET Lahore, Shalimar Gardens, Dera Gujran

References

^ CM Buzdar inaugurates Lahore Orange Line Train project The News International. Retrieved 2022-08-03
^ Orange Line Metro Train - Lahore CPEC Authority. Retrieved 2022-08-03
^ "Legend: Anarkali: myth, mystery and history". Dawn. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
^ "Metro Rail systems the most efficient world over". Daily Times (Pakistan). 26 November 2020.

[open-1] CM Buzdar inaugurates Lahore Orange Line Train project The News International. Retrieved 2022-08-03

[2] Orange Line Metro Train - Lahore CPEC Authority. Retrieved 2022-08-03

[3] "Legend: Anarkali: myth, mystery and history". Dawn. Retrieved 2013-09-05.

[4] "Metro Rail systems the most efficient world over". Daily Times (Pakistan). 26 November 2020.

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