جھنگ
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Coordinates:  30°21′N 71°23′E / 30.35°N 71.39°E / 30.35; 71.39Coordinates: 30°21′N 71°23′E / 30.35°N 71.39°E / 30.35; 71.39 |
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Jhang (Punjabi, Urdu: جھنگ) is the principal city of Jhang District anciently known as Sandal Bar in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is situated on the east bank of the Chenab river at a latitude of 31.15° N and longitude of 72.22°E.[1] According to the 1998 census of Pakistan it had a population of 387,418[2]
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History
Jhang was present at the time of Alexander also but present city of Jhang is said to have been founded in the fifteenth century, and to have been destroyed by the river and refounded in the reign of Aurangzeb. Under Mughal rule, the city flourished and was notable for commerce and trade.
British Era (1849-1947)
During British Rule the towns of Jhang and Maghiana, lying two miles apart, became a joint municipality, then known as Jhang-Maghiana.[3]
Jhang-Maghiana became a municipality in 1867[citation needed]. The income during the ten years ending 1902-3 averaged Rs.46,800 and the expenditure Rs. 44,200, in 1903-4 the income was Rs. 49,700 mainly derived from octroi. Maghiana lies on the edge of the highlands, overlooking the alluvial valley of the Chenab, while the older town of Jhang occupies the lowlands at its foot.[3]
The Government offices and establishments had been removed to the higher site, and commerce declined in Jhang, which was no longer considered a place of importance. Maghiana, however, had a considerable trade in grain and country cloth, and manufactured leather, soap, locks and other brass-work[citation needed]. Maghiana also contained a civil hospital, whilst Jhang had a high school and a dispensary.[3]
The population in 1901, according to the 1901 census of India, was 24,381 of whom 12,189 were Hindus and 11,684 were Muslims. A dscendant from Jhang district is known as a jhangvi and are allegedly strong headed with high temper.
Language
Punjabi, Urdu
Famous casts
- KALOANA SIAL
- Ramana Sial
- Rajpoot
- Mighiana sial
- Sial
- Naul
- Bloch
- Kharal
- Noon
- sanpal sial
- surbana sial
- Mughal
- Khokhr
Places
- MUKHIANA
- Trimu head
- Sultan Bahoo
- Chenab Park
- Khewa
- Mepalwala
- Dhonowala
Hotels
- Vicky Hotel
- Ibrahim Hotel
- 4 seasons restaurant
- Jigar Hotel
- Gilani Hotel
colleges
- Islamia College Of Commerce, Jhang
- Pak Public Model High School College Road, Jhang
- Faran Model College Jhang
- Govt college 4 boys
- Govt college 4 girls
- College of veterinary animal sciences
- Chenab College
- Cadet College
- Millat college
- Commerce college
- Lhr uni 4 women
- Garrison college
Culture
Jhang is the burial place of Heer and Ranjha, of Punjabi folklore. Jhang is in a region which was known as Sandal Bar. Punjabi folk dances such as Jhummar and Sammi are from this area. Jhummar is a dance for men while Sammi is danced by women. The famous form of folk music is known as dhola or Jhang da dhola. Traditionally men wear turbans and dhotis (like a kilt) though in recent years people have started wearing the national dress which is shalwar kameez. You will also see some older women wearing dhotis (skirts). The female style of wearing dhoti is called Majhla locally in Jhangochi and differs from that of men which is called Dhudder. More commonly now women wear shalwar kameez. Tent Pegging (naiza baazi), kabaddi, volleyball, cricket and football (soccer) are important street sports and an important part of the local culture. Teeyan and Trinjan was till 40 years back an important activity for women but with industrialization women no longer weave cloth using the spinning wheels. North western part of district Jhang, the area at the west bank of Jhelum river is somewhat different in its culture and is more influenced by the Thalochi culture emanating from neighboring districts of Mianwali, Bhakkar and Khushab.
People
- Heer Ranjha, Famous Lovers
- Mirza Sahiba, Famous Lovers
- Sultan Bahu, wali Allah and sufi saint of Punjab
- Abdus Salam, the only Nobel laureate from Pakistan.
- Majeed Amjad (1914–74) – Famous Urdu poet
- Mian Abdul Hameed Bhutta (Bureaucrat) Foreign Office
- Syeda Abida Hussain – Politician (Former federal minister and Pakistani Ambassador to USA)
- Nazeer Naji – Journalist & Columnist
- Sajjad Ahmad Bhutta – Former (Bureaucrat) DCO Lahore
- Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada – Leading islamic scholar and mufassir of Holy Qur’an
- Allama Tahir-ul-Qadri – Islamic scholar and politician
- Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf – Prominent busninessman and industrialist
- Faisal Saleh Hayat – Politician and former Interior Minister
- Syed Zulfiqar Ali Bokhari-Politician, Ambassador and former chairman Pakistan Cricket Board
- Aleem Dar – ICC Cricket Umpire
- Mohsin Mighiana – Physician and Urdu and Punjabi Poet
- Gulshan Esther – famous Christian author
- Dr. Riaz Hussain Dub, Surgeon, Principal Punjab Medical College Faisalabad
- Saeed Akhtar – General Manager Pakistan Railways
- Tariq Saleem Doger Inspector General Police (I.G)Punjab
- Syeda Sughra Imam Parliamentarian
Administration
Jhang city is the administrative center of Jhang tehsil (a subdivision of the district), the tehsil itself is divided into 55 Union councils.[4]
See also
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Pakistan portal |
- List of cities in Punjab, Pakistan by area
References
- ^ Falling Rain – Location of Jhang
- ^ 1998 census of Pakistan
- ^ a b c Jhang-Maghiana article in the “Imperial Gazetteer of India”, v. 14, p. 134.
- ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Jhang – Government of Pakistan
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