Lahor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chota Lahor (Little Lahor)
(لاہور (چھوٹا لاہور
(لاهور (وړوکی لاهور |
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 Chota Lahor (Little Lahor)
Location in Pakistan
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| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa |
| Tehsil | Lahor Tehsil |
| Elevation | 308 m (1,010 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Number of Union councils | 2 |
Lahor, also known as Little Lahore, is a town in Pakistan. It is located in the Swabi District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Long ago, this town was known as Salatura.
Lahor is the main town of Lahor Tehsil, which is like a sub-district. It is divided into two smaller areas called union councils. About 35,000 people live here. The town is located west of Swabi and sits on the northern bank of the Indus River. The Indus River is also known locally as Abasin. Lahor is about 308 meters (1,010 feet) above sea level. Nearby, you can find other ancient places like Panjpir, Hund, and Zaida.
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How Lahor is Governed
The town of Lahor is split into two main parts: Lahor Gharbi (West) and Lahor Sharqi (East). Each of these parts is called a Union Council. Each Union Council has its own leader, known as a nazim, who helps manage the local area.
A Look at Lahor's Past
Lahor has a very long and interesting history. There are some old, high mounds outside the town that might hide ancient ruins. Historians believe that a town called Śalātura once existed near here. This is where a famous Sanskrit grammarian named Panini might have lived.
Panini: A Language Genius
Panini was a very important scholar who lived a long time ago, probably between 450 and 350 BCE. He was born in Śalātura, which was a small town near Attock in what is now Pakistan. Panini created a very detailed system for the Sanskrit language.
A Chinese traveler named Huan Tsang visited the city in the 7th century AD. He heard stories that there used to be a statue of Panini in the town. However, the statue was not there when Huan Tsang visited.
Alexander the Great's Visit
It is believed that Alexander the Great, a famous ancient Greek king, passed through this area. He was trying to cross the Indus River near a place called Hund. Stories say that the people of Lahor put up a strong fight against Alexander's army. The oldest port in Lahor, located in Mohallah Ghari Khankhail (GKK), suggests that Lahor was once part of Alexander's lands.
