400-year-old fort to undergo facelift Archaeology dept will restore Mughal-era palace in Sheikhupura Photo: EXPRESS LAHORE: Punjab Archaeology Department has decided to restore a 400-year-old Mughal-era fort-like palace in Sheikhupura. According to experts, a study will be conducted in the first phase on the restoration of the fort. Many changes were made in the structure of the building in different periods. However, much of the building is dilapidated and the exterior wall restoration work is under way. Study tours from Lahore to Qila Sheikhupura and Hiran Minar have also been suggested. There can be entertaining and informational tours to Sheikhupura Fort and Hiran Minar from the provincial capital and for this some parts inside the fort will be restored. Given the current state of the fort, only guided tours will be allowed inside.