administrators we can name Asaf Khan, brother of Nur Jahan, and also a famous architect of his times, Ali Mardan Khan. Lahore is equally proud of religious leaders and saints. Their tombs are daily visited by thousands of their disciples and the living influence of their teachings is still being felt today. Modern architecture In modern Lahore, the traditions of [architecture in Lahore](http://www.tahirarcthitects.com/) have been changing. The dome, minaret, the arch, the intricate mirror work and the extravagant use of ornaments which were features of the Mughal style, have now gone out of fashion. Furthermore, the changing patterns of economy, industrialisation and increase in population have contributed a great deal in revolutionising the entire basis of architectural forms. Due to changing lifestyles and trends, there has been an ever-increasing tendency to adopt Western and American forms of architecture. However, there is no parallel between the classical Mughal architecture and that of modern structures. Mughal architecture by far surpasses contemporary architectural designs. In modern days, parts of Bahria Town Housing Scheme in Lahore are themed on ancient Egyptian culture. There are many other architectural notables, including themes for different locales that make Bahria a very interesting and well conceived scheme to visit and live in. Lahore Alhamra Arts Council is also a piece of Architecture in Lahore, it gives modern and old all traditions of Pakistan. It is the work of Aga Khan in Lahore. See also Mughal Era in Lahore Walled City of Lahore Indo-Persian culture Pakistani architecture In Lahore: Alhamra Arts Council Hazuri Bagh Baradari Lahore Fort Lahore Railway Station Minar-e-Pakistan Samadhi of Ranjit Singh Notes Architecture in Pakistan Islamic architecture Sikh architecture Lahore