Dina Nath Well

 Dina Nath Well is another historic well built during the Sikh period, linked to Dina Nath, a famous minister in the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. This well provided clean water to the surrounding neighborhoods, serving as a vital resource for the community. Its strong brick structure and circular design reflect the craftsmanship of that era. Today, although no longer in active use, the well remains a heritage landmark, representing Lahore’s old water systems and the importance of water in urban planning.

Raja Dina Nath was the person, who rose to remarkable power in the later days of Ranjit singh. In 1834 raja Dina Nath was made finance Minister. After annexation of Lahore by the British in 1849, Raja Dina Nath was appointed to the council of Regency. During his time the Raja constructed buildings and gardens for public welfare. Among these was the well he built opposite the white dome in the front of Masjid Wazir khan. The well was set under a dome and open arches provided for drinking of water by the people. It was done by the Raja in 1851 AD at the suggestion of the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore. The Well though still existent and antiquity, is no more in functioning order. An inscription on a marble stone affixed to the southern wall of the structure.. “This well was built by Raja Dina Nath, Raja of Kalanour, at his own expense, at the suggestion of the Major George Macgregor, Dupty Commissioner of Lahore, in 1908 Samvat, corresponding to 1851 A.D