Mandi Bahauddin

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The name of the town originates from two sources, Mandi was a prefix because it was a grain market and Bahauddin was a Sufi saint.[1].[2]

History

Foundation of Mandi Bhauddin

In 1506 C.E. a Gondal tribal Chief named Bahauddin established a settlement namely Pindi Bahauddin, after his migration from Pindi Shahjahanian to this area.[1] The town started growing in early 20th century near the ancient village named as Chak No.51, where Sikh, Hindu and Muslim businessmen and land owners came to settle. John Alam made the map of this chak, which became the center of this new town Pindi Bahauddin. later in 1920 because of famous grain market setup in this Chak No. 51, it was given name of Mandi-Bahauddin, in 1923 all the streets and roads were laid straight and wide. In 1924 Pindi-Bahauddin Railway station was given the name of Mandi Bahauddin railway station. In 1937 when Mandi-Bahauddin was town, it was given the status of a town committee and in 1941 it got the status of a Municipal Committee. In the master plan of reconstructing this town. In 1946, nine gates and the walls were retied around this town.[3]

Early history

The recorded history of Mandi Bahauddin goes back to the era of Alexander the Great. Some 8 km northwest of the modern-day Mandi Bahauddin town, at the village Mong on the southern bank of the Jhelum River (Greek Hydaspes), the battle Battle of the Hydaspes River was fought between Raja Porus (Sanskrit Paurava) and (The Great Tribe Chadhar) and Alexander. This historic battle of Jhelum River took place in 326 BCE.[4] The kingdom of Raja Porus was situated in the northern Punjab of modern Pakistan. This was the last major fight of Alexander's career; the Macedonians, after finding a fierce resistance by Porus, and having heard of a massive 4,000 elephant force mustered by eastern kingdoms, refused to march further toward the Ganges Plains. The Sadar Gate built during the British era in 1933 is present here.[5]

Administration

Mandi Bahauddin, the capital of the district, is also the Tehsil headquarters. Mandi Bahauddin was raised to the level of Municipal Committee in 1941. It was given the status of Municipal Committee after the implementation of Punjab Local Government Ordinance 2001. Municipal Committee of Mandi Bahauddin Tehsil is subdivided into three tehsils and eighty Union Councils:[6]

Name of Tehsil Number of Union Councils[6]
Malakwal 20
Mandi Bahauddin 30
Phalia 30
Total 80

Demographics

Population

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Religion

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Geography

The district forms a central portion of the Chaj Doab lying between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. It lies from 30° 8' to 32° 40' N and 73° 36' to 73° 37' E. The tehsil headquarters towns of Phalia and Malikwal are Script error: No such module "convert". from Mandi Bahauddin, respectively. It is bounded on the north by the Jhelum river, which separates it from Jehlam district; on the west by Sargodha district; on the south by the river Chenab (which separates it from the Gujranwala and Hafizabad districts); and on the east by Gujrat district. The total area of the district is Script error: No such module "convert".. The district comprises the Mandi Bahauddin, Phalia Tehsil, and Malikwal Tehsils.[1]

Climate

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Languages

The main languages of the district are: Punjabi, the first language[12] of Template:Sigfig% of the population; Urdu – 2.5%, Pashto 0.5% and Saraiki 0.5%[13]

Economy

Shahtaj Sugar Mills is one of the largest sugar plants in Pakistan. It is located about 2 km west of the city.[14]

Transport

Educational institutions

Schools in the city include,

Medical facilities

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Old Rasul Barrage
  • District Headquarter Hospital, Mandi Bahauddin[16]
  • Government Children Hospital Mandi Bahauddin[17]

Tourism

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Rasul Barrage at River Jhelum
  • Gurudwara Bhai Bannu at Mangat, Distt Mandi Bahauddin[18]
  • Mian Waheed-Uddin Park[19]
  • Canal View Public Park[20]

Notes

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References

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  4. ↑ Kaushik Roy, India's historic battles: from Alexander the great to Kargil, Delhi: Permanent Black, 2004, p. 11
  5. ↑ Ruth Sheppard, Alexander the Great at War: His Army – His Battles – His Enemies, Oxford: Osprey Publishing, 2008, p. 206
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