The Shahi Hamam - شاہی حمام which is an important landmark of ‘Old Lahore’ is located right inside Delhi Gate. It has a small gate as its entrance on the left side, right after you’re inside Delhi Gate, in the Shahi Guzargah. Commonly known as Shahi Hamam was built by Wazir Khan during the times of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan by the Governor of Lahore, Sheikh Ilmuddin Ansari, in 1634. It was meant for Jahangir’s consort. The Shahi Hamam, as it is commonly referred to, was probably used by royal travelers to bath and freshen up before walking to the Wazir Khan Mosque for their prayers.The Shahi Hammam or also known as the Wazir Khan Hammam, is the only public hammam (a place for bathing or refreshment) of the Mughal period in Lahore.
