Barood Khana Haveli

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Barood Khana Haveli is one of the most unique and historically intriguing havelis of the Walled City of Lahore. Unlike the traditional havelis known for romance, poetry, or royal elegance, this haveli holds a very different legacy it was once used as a gunpowder storage house, which is why it earned the name “Barood Khana” meaning “House of Gunpowder.”


At the edge of Heera mandi stands a magnificent Barood Khana Haveli. The haveli is located between Pani Wala Talab and Langay Mandi Bazar. This haveli is a magnificent landmark, which is commonly known as Mian Salahuddin’s Haveli. Once the biggest arsenal in Lahore, the 17th-century Mughal-style haveli has now become the venue for glitzy and cultural evenings and is a haven for the city’s aesthetically charged, thanks to Mian Yousaf Salahuddin, undoubtedly the cultural guru of Lahore. Mian Yousaf Salahuddin, popularly known as Yousaf Salli, is the grandson of Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Mian Amiruddin. Talking about the historical significance of the haveli, he said it came into prominence in the Ranjeet Singh’s period. It was built for the Sikh army’s commanding general around 230 years ago and was more of a corps commander house. It was the biggest arsenal outside Lahore Fort and built directly facing the fort as it was the tradition that arms, ammunition, gun powder, etc., had to be kept with the army chief. Part of the haveli was used as the general’s residence while the rest was used as offices and as an ammunition depot.Built during the late Mughal or early Sikh period, the haveli served a strategic purpose. Hidden behind thick walls and designed with strong, fire-resistant materials, it protected explosive supplies during periods of conflict. The structure’s robust architecture broad walls, limited openings, and sturdy foundations reflects its military importance. While other havelis boast delicate frescoes and jharokas, Barood Khana Haveli’s strength lies in its simplicity and fortified character.

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