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Punjabi culture
History
The history of Punjab dates back to the Indus civilization. The region has been invaded and ruled by many different empires and races including the Aryans, Persians, Greeks, Egyptians, Afghans, and Mongols. The population of Punjab had been pre-dominantly Hindu with large Buddhist minorities before it was conquered by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 AD. He was the first to bring the message of Islam to the region. It was later spread through the teachings of various Sufi saints. The Mughals controlled the region from 1524-1739. [2] The Mughals controlled - region from 1524-1739 It was their reign that saw the construction of the great architectural wonders such as the Badshahi Mosque and the Shalimar Gardens. Following the decline and subsequent fall of the Mughal Empire, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh was the most prominent ruler of the Punjab. He established the Sikh Empire that lasted from 1799-1849. During his time a lot of importance was given to the landed aristocracy and he relied upon their loyal support to retain power. However, after his death, political chaos ensued and two of his successor maharajas were assassinated in the succession struggle. The British Empire took control and annexed Punjab in 1849 after two Anglo Sikh Wars.[3] history of Punjab dates - the Indus civilization By virtue of its geo-political position, Punjab was one of Great Britain’s most important assets in colonial India allowing it to execute control over the numerous princely states that made up the country. The British rule saw a series of measures being introduced including the introduction of western education, a new revenue system and the establishment of a new administrative system. However, the increasing resentment of the people towards their colonial masters brought Punjab at the center of the rising rebellion. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 took place in Amritsar and following the Pakistan Resolution of 1940, Punjab was at the heart of the independence struggle of modern day Pakistan. During the partition of India in 1947, most of the Muslim dominated areas went on to form the present day province of Punjab while the Sikh and Hindu dominated regions formed the Indian states of Punjab, [4] Punjab was one - Great Britain’s most important assets Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. In 1955 due to the rising tensions between East and West Pakistan, Punjab lost it province status. In 1972 however, following the secession of East Pakistan and formation of Bangladesh, it regained its standing. In 1965 and 1971, Punjab witnessed the two wars between India and Pakistan. Today, Punjab remains the heartbeat of the nation and is at the center of all political and economic progress.List of cities in Punjab Pakistan
This is a list of cities and major towns in Punjab (Pakistan).[5] List of cities - Punjab (Pakistan)- * Ahmadpur East
- * Ahmed Nager Chatha
- * Alipur
- * Arifwala
- * Attock
- * Bhalwal
- * Bahawalnagar
- * Bahawalpur
- * Bhakkar
- * Burewala
- * Chillianwala
- * Chakwal
- * Chichawatni
- * Chiniot
- * Daska
- * Darya Khan
- * Dera Ghazi Khan
- * Dhaular
- * Dina
- * Dinga
- * Dipalpur
- * Faisalabad
- * Fateh Jang
- * Ghakhar Mandi
- * Gujranwala
- * Gujrat
- * Gujar Khan
- * Hafizabad
- * Haroonabad
- * Hasilpur
- * Haveli Lakha
- * Jampur
- * Jhang
- * Jhelum
- * Kalabagh
- * Karor Lal Esan
- * Kasur
- * Kamalia
- * Kāmoke
- * Khanewal
- * Khanpur
- * Kharian
- * Khushab
- * Kot Adu
- * Jauharabad
- * Lahore
- * Lalamusa
- * Layyah
- * Liaquat Pur
- * Lodhran
- * Mamoori
- * Mandi Bahauddin
- * Mailsi
- * Mian Channu
- * Mianwali
- * Multan
- * Murree
- * Muridke
- * Muzaffargarh
- * Narowal
- * Okara
- * Renala Khurd
- * Pakpattan
- * Pattoki
- * Pir Mahal
- * Qila Didar Singh
- * Rabwah
- * Raiwind
- * Rajanpur
- * Rahim Yar Khan
- * Rawalpindi
- * Sadiqabad
- * Safdarabad
- * Sahiwal
- * Sangla Hill
- * Sarai Alamgir
- * Sargodha
- * Shakargarh
- * Sheikhupura
- * Sialkot
- * Sohawa
- * Soianwala
- * Talagang
- * Taxila
- * Toba Tek Singh
- * Vehari
- * Wah Cantonment
- * Wazirabad
Holy Shrines in Punjab
Shrines in Multan- Sheikh Baha-ud-din Zakria’s shrine
- Shah Rukn-e-Alam’s Shrine
- Hazrat Shams Sabzwari Shrine
- Shrines of Channan Pir
- Shrine of Data Sahib
- The Shrine of Syed Abul Hassan Bin Usman Bin Ali Al-Hajweri at the Data Durbar Complex in Lahore
- The Shrine of Bibi Pak Daman (Shrine of the ‘Six Holy Ladies’) in Lahore, Pakistan.
- The Shrine of Shah Jamal in Lahore, Pakistan.
- The Shrine of Shah Hussain (and Madho Lal), Lahore
- The Shrine of Ghouse_e_Yegana Hazarat Pir syed Naseeb Ali Shah,Challay Sharief Gujrat
- The Shrine of Pir Syed Walait Ali Shah,Gujrat
- The holy shrine of Hazarat pir syed Jamat Ali Shah(Ameer-e-millat)in Ali Pur Sharief
- The Holy Shrine of Hazarat Pir Syed Faiz-ul Hassan Shah in Allomahar sharif
- Pir Syed Faiz ul Hasan a famous religious scholar and speaker of islam known as Khatib ul Islam
- Pir Syed Muhammad Channan Shah Nuri
- Pir Syed Amin Shah
- Syed Muhammad Hussain Shah and syed Khalid Hasan Shah
- The Shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Muhammad Shams-ud-Din(Shams-ul-Aarfeen) Sialvi Sial Sharif .
- The holy shrine of Syed Jamat ali shah lasani and syed pir Ali Hussain shah naqsh_e_lasani,Pir Hafiz Syed Abid Hussain shah Naqsha-e-Naqsh-e-Lasani, Alipur Syedan Sharif, Narowal
- The holy shrine of Hazrat Pir Sher Muhammad, Sharqpur Sharif, Sheikhupura.
- The Shrine of Hazrat Pir Syed Ismail Ali Shah Bukhari in Karmanwala Sharif, District Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
- The Shrine of Daud Bandagi Kirmani in Shergarh, District Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
- The Shrine of Hazrat Pir Syed Noor-Ul-Hassan Shah,Kailianwala Sharif, Gujranwala.
- The Shrine of Hazrat Khawja Pir Muhammad Karam Hussain Alqadri Mangani Sharif Jhang, Pakistan
Punjab Pakistan Touirst Places
Shalimar Gardens Lahore

Shalimar Gardens Lahore
Wazir Khan Mosque

Wazir Khan Mosque
Tomb of Jahangir

Tomb of Jahangir
Rohtas Fort

Rohtas Fort
Lahore Fort

Lahore Fort
Badshahi Mosque

Badshahi Mosque
Minar-e-Pakistan

Minar-e-Pakistan Punjab
Taxila Museum

Taxila Museum
Khewra Salt Mines

Khewra Salt Mines
Katas Raj

Katas Raj
Kallar Kahar

Kallar Kahar
10 Most Important Cities of Punjab
Punjab is the largest Province among the four provinces of Pakistan where more than half population of Pakistan lives.[21] Punjab is the - largest Province among Punjab is also considered the most developed province of the country. Punjab has many big and important cities some of which are following:- Lahore
- Faisalabad
- Bahawalpur
- Multan
- Murree
- Rahim Yar Khan
- Rawalpindi
- Sialkot
- Sargodha
- Gujranwala
References
- 1. ^ In 1955 due to the rising - tensions between East and West Pakistan https://www.punjab.gov.pk/about_punjab_history
- 2. ^ The Mughals controlled - region from 1524-1739 https://www.punjab.gov.pk/about_punjab_history
- 3. ^ history of Punjab dates - the Indus civilization https://www.punjab.gov.pk/about_punjab_history
- 4. ^ Punjab was one - Great Britain’s most important assets https://www.punjab.gov.pk/about_punjab_history
- 5. ^ List of cities - Punjab (Pakistan) https://www.pakistan.web.pk/threads/list-of-cities-in-punjab-pakistan.146/
- 6. ^ Punjab is the most Densely - populated province in Pakistan http://www.groupin.pk/blog/holy-shrines-in-punjab/
- 7. ^ The gardens - part of the Mughal http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/shalimar-gardens-lahore.html
- 8. ^ historic Shalimar Garden - is one top tourist attraction http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/shalimar-gardens-lahore.html
- 9. ^ those amazingly beautiful mosques - Wazir Khan Mosque http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/wazir-khan-mosque.html
- 10. ^ Mughal Emperor Jahangir - death in the year 1627. http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/tomb-of-jahangir.html
- 11. ^ Rohtas Fort - Qila Rohtas as the natives http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/rohtas-fort.html
- 12. ^ Lahore Fort also known - Shahi Qila is located in north-western http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/lahore-fort.html
- 13. ^ court of Emperor - Akbar occupies the south-east http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/lahore-fort.html
- 14. ^ Badshahi Mosque - the second largest mosque of Pakistan http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/badshahi-mosque.html
- 15. ^ Minar-e-Pakistan - situated in Iqbal park Lahore http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/minar-e-pakistan.html
- 16. ^ Taxila Museum - Khanpur Lake road about 4 km http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/taxila-museum.html
- 17. ^ Khewra city famous - world’s second largest salt mines (Khewra Salt Mines) http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/khewra-salt-mines.html
- 18. ^ Katas Raj is located - 16 kilometers (10 miles) from Kallar Kahar http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/katas-raj.html
- 19. ^ Kallar Kahar Lake - Takht-e-Babri and beautiful species http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/kallar-kahar.html
- 20. ^ They also come here - spend picnics and holidays http://www.pakistantoursguide.com/kallar-kahar.html
- 21. ^ Punjab is the - largest Province among http://www.pakistan33.com/2013/01/10-most-important-cities-of-pakistani.html
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