[2] It is one of the two oldest entry points into the Walled City which controlled the only major north-south thoroughfare during Ghaznavid period.
[3] When Emperor Akbar expanded the city eastward and divided it into nine districts, Bhati Gate and its bazar marked the boundary between Mubarak Khan in the east, and Talwarra in the west.
Every Thursday evening musicians used to gather here to perform Qawwali music, though these are sometimes replaced with Naats and religious sermons.
The gate serves as the starting point for Lahore's Hakiman Bazaar, and is located near the Fakir Khana Museum.
[5] Bhati Gate neighbourhood also serves as Union Council 29 (UC 29) in Tehsil Ravi of Lahore City District.