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Photograph of a Sikh health worker of the Karachi Plague Committee in Old Town, Karachi, by R. Jalbhoy, 1897 Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore. Prior to independence in 1947, 2 million Sikhs resided in the present day Pakistan and were spread all across Northern Pakistan, specifically the Punjab region and played an important role in its economy as farmers, businessmen, and traders.
Website. Official Website. Rawalpindi ( / rɔːlˈpɪndi /; Punjabi, Urdu: راولپنڈی, romanized :Rāwalpinḍī; pronounced [ɾɑːʋəlpɪnɖiː] ⓘ [ 5 ]) is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is a commercial and metropolitan city, being the fourth most populous in Pakistan. It is located near the Soan ...
Allegedly, during the Sikh period in Lahore, curb to religious freedom and economic suppression were imposed on Muslim subjects. The Sikh rule was dubbed ‘Sikha-Shahi’ by the aggrieved Muslim elite. The phrase now refers to the rule of a monarchy or unfavourable court orders in Pakistan, especially in the Punjab province.
The Sikh Empire based in Lahore did not immediately secure direct control of the Peshawar region, but rather paid nominal tribute to Jehandad Khan of Khattak, who was nominated by Ranjit Singh to be ruler of the region. After Ranjit Singh's departure from the region, Khattak's rule was undermined and power seized by Yar Muhammad Khan.
The recorded history of Jhelum ( Urdu: تاريخ جہلم ), a district of modern-day Pakistan, covers thousands of years. Since its creation, Persian, Greek, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Sikh, and British dominates the influences to present-day Pakistan . Jhelum is near the site of the famous Battle of the Hydaspes between the armies of Alexander ...
Hari Singh's administrative rule covered one-third of the Sikh Empire. [109] He served as the governor of Kashmir (1820–21), Greater Hazara (1822–1837) and was twice appointed the Governor of Peshawar (1834-5 & 1836-7). Mahan Singh, a Sikh Brahmin, was his 2nd in command on many affairs related to administration. [110]
Rawalpindi District Sub Div. Kallar Syedan's existence dates back approximately 1,200 years. The town rose to prominence during Sikh rule, evident today from the havelis (townhouses), gurdwaras (temples) and small fortresses that can be found around the Rawalpindi district. Krishna Temple is an example of a Hindu temple built during Sikh rule. [1]
Rawalpindi District ( Punjabi and Urdu: ضِلع راولپِنڈى) is a district located in the northernmost part of the Punjab province of Pakistan. Parts of the district form part of the Islamabad Rawalpindi metropolitan area. Rawalpindi city is the district capital. The district has an area of 5,286 km 2 (2,041 sq mi).