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Empress Market - Rapunzel - 07-09-2011 The Empress Market (Urdu: ??????? ??????) is a famous marketplace situated in the Saddar Town locality of Karachi, Pakistan. The market traces its origins to the British Raj era, when it was first constructed. Today, it is amongst the most popular and busy places for shopping in Karachi and reflects as one of the few historical spots of the city. Commodities sold in the Empress Market range from condiments, fruit, vegetables and meat to stationary material, textiles and pet shops. The Empress Market was constructed between 1884 and 1889 and was named to commemorate Queen Victoria, Empress of India. It was designed by James Strachan, the foundations were completed by the English firm of A.J. Attfield, and the building was constructed by the local firm of Mahoomed Niwan and Dulloo Khejoo. The building was arranged around a courtyard, 130 ft by 100 ft, with four galleries each 46 ft wide. The galleries provided accommodation for 280 shops and stall keepers; at the time of its construction it was one of only seven markets in Karachi. The Peshawari Ice cream shop is one famous stall in the market, being popular with residents around the city, and a recreational park also exists nearby. In 2011, a fire of unknown cause destroyed at least 46 and damaged 62 shops in the market near Jahangir Park, causing potentially billions of Rupees in damage to traders. Empress Market - Lost Passenger - 07-09-2011 Buhat achi aur informative sharing Rapu khush raho,hamaisha,Ameen Empress Market - bluemoon - 07-09-2011 nice sharing rapu :rose1 Empress Market - I Am In Love - 07-09-2011 Nice Sharing....... Empress Market - Nomi_Khan - 07-10-2011 boht achi sharing rapu :rose