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The farmer's life.
The land of 5-rivers, population-wise the largest, and once known as the granary of east, Punjab is the lifeline of Pakistan and agriculture is the backbone of the country.

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01 Dec

Saleh Kamboh Mosque: A page from Mugal era

Nadeem Dar | Punjab | #History #Mughal

The mosque is said to date from 1659 - 1668-69 and is also known as the Chinianwali Masjid because of the extraordinary mosaic tile work (Kashi Kari) for which the reign of Shah Jahan was famous. It was completed during Aurangzeb's reign.

15 Feb

Explore the city of Bahawalpur, Punjab - II

Awais Jibran | Punjab | #Culture #History

We went out of Bahawalpur to explore the historical sights which surrounds the city of Bahawalpur. Derawar Fort, Dera Nawab sahib, Panjnad and Uch sharif were some of the historical sight we visited.

03 Nov

Haveli Dhyan Singh: A chronicle of mughal era

Awais Jibran | Punjab | #History

A number of historical sites dot Lahore, a city which has been inhabited for hundred of years. The old walled city of Lahore, has some wonderful Muslim, Hindu and Sikh architecture of historic significance, besides the 'havelis' built by the Dhyan Singh family. They once ruled Kashmir and migrated to India in the turmoil of 1947. "Haveli of Asif Jah" is among one of those havelis. It has seen many dynasties and suffered hardship of time, and now it’s serving as a Women's College in Chuna Mandi.