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S. Mohkam-ud-Din and Sons Bakers

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S. Mohkam-ud-Din and Sons Bakers
GenreBakery
Founded1879; 145 years ago (1879)
FounderSyed Mohkam-ud-din
Headquarters,
Pakistan
ProductsCakes and finger biscuits

S. Mohkam-ud-Din and Sons Bakers is a historic bakery located in Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore, Pakistan.[1] It is known for cakes and Lady Harrison's finger biscuits.[2][3]

History

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S. Mohkam-ud-Din Bakery was founded on 1 January 1879 by Mohkamuddin.[2] It was inaugurated by Lady Aitchison, the wife of Charles Umpherston Aitchison.[3]

After the partition of India, another branch was opened in The Mall, Lahore.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Zaef, Ali (August 12, 2013). "From Amrita Shergil to Lady Harrison: A journey through history". Dawn.
  2. ^ a b "Customers still enjoy the dainties of 'South Asia's oldest bakery' in Lahore". The News International.
  3. ^ a b "A baker's legacy". The News International.