011. Tomb Of Heer Ranjha In Jhang & Takht Hazara
The love story of Murad Baksh, a Jat of the Ranjha clan, and Ezzat Bibi (Heer), also a Jat of the Sial clan, is arguably the most popular love story in South Asia. They likely lived during the reign of the Lodhi Dynasty (1451–1526 AD), though the exact dates are unknown. A plaque at their…
010. Monument Of Bucephalus The Horse of Alexander The Great
Alexander the Great of Macedonia is one of those kings who are equally famous in both the East and the West. He began his campaign of conquests from Greece, and after subduing the Middle East, he invaded Central Asia before turning southward to enter what is now Pakistan. After conquering Punjab, he decided to return…
009. Tilla Jogian
Tilla Jogian is a hill located in District Jhelum. Its name means “Hill of the Jogis” or “Yogis.” It is an ancient site, considered sacred by Hindus for over two thousand years. The hilltop houses a large complex of several Hindu temples, which are now crumbling and in a state of neglect. A local resident…
008. Haranpur (Victoria) Railway Bridge , Jhelum. (And a gruesome story of 1947)
The railway bridge at Haranpur is a beautiful example of old iron railway bridges constructed during the British era. It was likely built in the 1890s and underwent renovation or repair in 1936. The bridge is also known as Victoria Bridge. It is a remarkable piece of engineering and well worth seeing. The scenery is…
007. Kusak Fort
The Salt Range is an area rich in ancient ruins, prehistoric sites, and many historically significant places. One of these is Kusak Fort. It has a long history and has always been a stronghold of the Janjua tribe. This small but historically significant fort in the region is now almost completely in ruins. The remnants…
006. An Ancient Settlement At Tulaja
ver heard of Tulaja? Most probably not. Yet it could be one of the largest ancient settlements and archaeological sites in Pakistan. It’s located at 32° 29′ 18″ N, 72° 15′ 50″ E, in Khushab District. So what is it? Tulaja is a hill with steep vertical cliffs on all sides—essentially a natural fortress. It’s accessible…
005. A Hindu Temple At Amb
Amb is a small village located in the hilly region of Khushab District. Centuries ago, it was an important Hindu religious center, and two large temples from that era still stand today. I visited the site on 3rd March 2009 and took some photographs, which you can see below. Amb is situated at 32° 30′…
004. Tombs of British soldiers fallen during the Battle of Gujrat, 1849.
It took the British almost one hundred years to conquer the whole of India. This process began in the 1740s with wars against the French and their local allies in the Carnatic region (not Karnataka, but a region in present-day Tamil Nadu) in the southernmost part of India, and ended at Gujrat in 1849. After…
003. An Ancient Hindu Temple At Malot
Malot is a small village in Tehsil, Choa Saidan Shah, district Chakwal. It is located at 32° 41′ 04.56″ N, 72° 47′ 58.66″ E. It is almost 15 kilometers away from Kallar Kahar Interchange of M2. It is not a well know place and many people would be surprised to find that it is the oldest surviving…
002. Battle of Chillianwala Monument
Chillianwala is a very important battle fought on 13th January, 1849. In memory of that victory and to honour their fallen soldiers, British erected an obelisk at the battle field. It is just outside Chillianwala village. Chillianwala is located in Mandi Bahauddin district. About 15 kilometers east of Mandi Bahauddin city. The location of this…