History of Punjab facts for kids
In 1947, the Punjab Province of British India was divided along religious lines into West Punjab and East Punjab. The western part was assimilated into new country of Pakistan while the east stayed in India. This led to massive rioting as both sides committed atrocities against fleeing refugees.
Images for kids
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The region of Punjab
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A view of Harappa's Granary and Great Hall, ca. 2600–1500 BCE.
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A map of India during the Vedic period, including the Punjab region
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The Mauryan Empire around 265 BCE. Prior to Alexander's invasion, much of the region was ruled by the Mahajanapada of the Nanda Empire as well as other smaller Janapadas.
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Taank Kingdom highlighted
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Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam at Multan, built during the reign of Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughluq
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The Lahore Fort is one of the most famous landmarks left behind from the empire.
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Badshahi Mosque at Lahore built during the reign of Aurangzeb
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Maharaja Ranjit Singh listening to Guru Granth Sahib being recited near the Akal Takht and Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
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Clock Tower at the old campus of the University of the Punjab. The university was established in 1882.
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Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi. The long window under the marble platform is the location where Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed by the Mughals.
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Sculpture at Mehdiana Sahib of the execution of Banda Singh Bahadur in 1716 by the Mughals.
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Some bodyguards of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the Sikh capital, Lahore, Punjab.
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Coins of the Hindu Shahis, which later inspired Abbasid coins in the Middle East.
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