The market derives its name from a nearby mausoleum thought to be that of a slave girl named Anārkalī, buried alive by order of the Mughal Emperor Akbar for having an illicit relationship with the Emperor's son, Prince Salīm, later to become Emperor Jahāngīr.
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The location is adjacent to the Punjab Secretariat at its Exit, Anarkali Bazaar, The Lahore Museum, Anarkali's Tomb and Various other sites of interest.