042. Rohtas Fort
Rohtas Fort is one of the largest and most majestic forts in Pakistan. The famous king Sher Shah Suri (1486–1545 AD) had it constructed during his reign from 1540 to 1545 AD. Sher Shah Suri was the son of a jagirdar in Bihar. But due to his talent and hard work, he gradually increased his…
041. Tomb Of Abd un Nabi in District Gujranwala
The tomb of Abd un Nabi is a majestic building located in, ahm, somewhere in the district Gujranwala, near a small village called Kotly Maqbara at 32°2’0.81″N, 74°30’39.27″E. It is situated in such a remote countryside that even describing its location is not easy. You can see the map given below to find its exact…
040. Toomri Temple – Badoki Gusaian
I my search for old historic places and monuments, I have found that though there are many Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan and some of them are still in use and even if not, in good condition. But this cannot be said of the Hindu temples. Hindu temples seem to have suffered more the consequences of…
039. Punjab & The Rebellion Of 1857
For a long time, I was under the impression that during the rebellion of 1857 in India, Punjab remained totally peaceful and there was no disturbance at all. However, as I read more about this event, and especially when I focused on Punjab, I realized that I was only partially correct. It is true that…
038. Demographics Of Jammu & Kashmir
India has 29 states and 7 union territories. One of them is the state of Jammu & Kashmir. It has a unique status for being the only Muslim-majority state. This has caused a major international controversy between India and Pakistan, as both control different parts of this state and, at the same time, claim the…
037. Partitions Of Bengal in 1905 and 1947
Partitions of countries or even administrative units mostly create great controversies. Thus, it has never been easy to create new administrative units, even inside a country. In South Asian history, the partitions of countries or administrative units have a long history and have repeatedly played a very important role. The most recent example is that…
036. Muslim Population Of India: According To The Censuses Of 1941 and 2001
Demographics of a country play a very important role in shaping its culture and history. India is no exception. It is a land of highly diverse geography, terrain, and climate. Its ethnic composition is even more diverse, with hundreds of distinct peoples inhabiting it and speaking many different languages. The subject of this post is…
035. Partition Of Punjab in 1947
Some events in history have always fascinated me. One of them is the independence and partition of India in 1947. Besides the two World Wars, it can be counted among the most important events of the twentieth century. This event led to the independence of India, and eventually, three independent countries emerged. The independence of…
034. Pakistan Elections – 2013
Elections are a very important part of a democratic process, and interesting too. We Pakistanis generally take a lot of interest in heated political debates. But it is very important for us, especially the young, to understand the system and the process, so that we can develop our opinions on the foundations of solid facts…
033. Bollywood’s Pakistan Connection
In mid July, 2014, news items appeared in the media that PM Nawaz Sharif has ordered the house of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, to be declared a national heritage and also to take steps to restore it and turn it into a museum. Notification for that purpose was issued on 26th July, 2014. I noticed,…