Muhammad Ghuri Sultan Shahab-ud-din Muhammad also called, Muizzuddin Muhammad Bin Sam, was born in 1162. He was the younger brother of Ghiasuddin and son of Sultan Bahaudin Suri of Ghure. After Mahmud of Ghazni, the subsequent invader in India was Muhammad Ghuri. He belonged to the Ghorid dynasty which replaced the Ghaznavids in Afghanistan. After […]
Al-Behruni Al-Behruni was born in September 5, 973 in Khwarezm. His first twenty-five years were spent in Khwarezm where he studied fiqh, theology, grammar, mathematics, astronomy, medics, and other sciences. The end of the 10th century was the age of social unrest in the Islamic World. Thus in 995, he left for Bukhara, and in […]
Mahmood Ghaznavi Mahmood Gaznavi was born in 971AD, in khurasan. Mahmood Ghazni was the son of Abu Mansur Sabuktigin, who was a Turkish slave soldier of the Samanid ruler. In 994 Mahmood joined his father in the conquest of Ghazni for the Samanid ruler, it was a time of instability for the Samanid Empire. In […]
Muhammad Bin Qasim Muhammad bin Qasim was born around 695 AD. He belonged to the Saqqafi tribe; which had originated from Taif in Arabia. He grew up in the care of his mother; he soon became a great asset to his uncle Muhammad Ibn Yusuf, the governor of Yemen. His judgment, potential, and skills left […]
Sumundara Gupta Samudragupta (reigned 335-380) was the second ruler of the Gupta Dynasty, who ushered in the Golden Age in India. He was a benevolent ruler, an excellent warrior, and a patron of the arts. Samudragupta, son of Chandragupta I, was perhaps the greatest king of the Gupta dynasty. He took the Gupta dynasty from […]
Kanishka Kanishka was the king of the Kushana Empire in South Asia. Kanishka is considered to be one of the foremost significant rulers of the Kushan Kingdom, a part that included the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan, and possibly regions north of Kashmir in central Asia. He was famous for his military, political, […]
Ashoka Ashoka also called Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from CA. 269 BC to 232 BC. One of India’s greatest emperors, Ashoka reigned over most of present-day India after some military conquests. His empire stretched from the Hindu Kush Mountains mountains […]
Kautilya Kautilya, also called Chanakya or Vishnugupta (flourished 300 BCE), Hindu statesman and philosopher who wrote a classic treatise on polity, Artha-shastra (“The Science of Material Gain”), a compilation of virtually everything that had been written in India up to his time regarding artha (property, economics, or material success). Chanakya’s birthplace is a matter of […]
Chandra Gupta Maurya Chandragupta was the founding father of the Maurya dynasty, which ruled ancient India for about 140 years. His troops conquered one northern Indian kingdom after another and claimed lands that stretched as far west as Afghanistan. In this way, Chandragupta united northern India under one ruler for the first time in history. […]
MURREE Murree is a popular hill station, summer resort, famous tourist attraction, and administrative center of Murree Tehsil Pakistan. It is located in the Pir Panjal Range, nearly 60 kilometers away from the North of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Murree is most loved and noticed for its pleasant summers and snowy winters and the various local […]
Alexander Alexander III the Great, the King of Macedonia and conqueror of the Persian empire is taken into account as one of the best military geniuses of all times. He was a thought for later conquerors like Hannibal the Carthaginian, the Romans Pompey and Caesar, and Napoleon. Alexander was born in 356 BC in Pella, […]
Vardhamana Mahavira Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religions. Much of its early history isn’t known or has come all the way down to us during a form during which historical fact is difficult to tell apart from miraculous stories. However, we do know that this ancient religion was passed on to us through […]
Gotma Buddha More than two thousand five hundred years ago, there lived in India, in the shadow of the Himalayas, with a tribe called the Sakyas. The tribe chief was Raja Shuddhodhana and his queen’s name was Mahamaya. Their capital was the gorgeous city of Kapilavastu. One night-Mahamaya had a weird dream. Learned Brahmins interpreted […]
Pearl Valley Rawalakot also called Pearl Valley is located in the heart of district Poonch of AJK. This beautiful valley is known for its breathtaking views and sceneries. It’s a saucer-shaped valley with an altitude of 1615m. It’s situated at a distance of 80km from Islamabad. People in Rawalakot are very warm-hearted and welcoming. Hospitality […]
Rest Of Kashmir Azad Kashmir situated in the northeast of Pakistan is actually a land of beauty. it’s an autonomous district of Pakistan. It covers a area of 5134 square miles. The population density is about 258 persons per square kilometer. A literacy rate of 60% prevails in the region and is growing. There are […]
Kaghan Valley Kaghan valley is considered to be a jewel among the attractive valleys of the Mansehra district in Pakistan. The valley is approximately 160 kilometers long and is a popular summer hotel for tourists from both within the country and abroad. Salient features: Following are the salient features of Kaghan valley: Kunhar river – […]
Neelum Valley Neelum valley has beautiful and panoramic scenery. This valley is parallel to the Kaghan valley. it’s a loud and exquisite river called Neelum River. This river is of fresh and pure water where tourists come and luxuriate in the place surrounded by lush green trees on both sides of the river. to urge […]
Skardu, Baltistan Skardu, being the most important district in the Northern Area, attracts travelers through its various breathtaking features. For a tourist, it’s going to not be possible to explore this huge district from each and each aspect because of the race between perfect climate and time. However, the capital town Skardu and also nature’s […]
Swat Valley Swat valley is one of the main tourist attractions of Pakistan. It’s called the Switzerland of Pakistan, it’s one of the oldest civilizations in history and one of the most attractive scenery one could ever see. Location: It lies between 34°-40′ to 35° N latitude and 72′ to 74°-6′ E longitude. It’s located […]
Gilgit and Around Dasu Location & Population: Dasu is a beautiful place that’s located in the North-East of Islamabad up in the Northern areas of Pakistan. The space between Islamabad and Dasu is 303 kilometers. The Dasu Tehsil is the district headquarters of the Kohistan District in the KPK region and consists of 11 union […]
Chitral and Dir Dir Dir is one of the foremost beautiful places in Pakistan. Its mountains, cultural heritage and development make it the most effective place for spending vacations. If you would like to take a chance from the daily routine and if you’ve got a interest in history then you should visit the Dir […]
Hunza Hunza Valley Mountainous valley situated to the north of Hunza river in Gilgit Baltistan is referred to as Hunza valley the world Renowned Hunza valley is a heaven for tourists. The capital of Hunza is Karimabad ( Baltit ), Prince Karim agha khan is the spiritual head of the Shia Ismaili Nizari community, and […]
Mohenjo-Daro Mohenjo-Daro is an archeological site located in the Larkana district of Sindh. It was built around 2600 BCE, it had been one of the most important settlements of the traditional Indus Valley Civilization, and one of the world’s earliest major urban settlements. Mohenjo-Daro was abandoned in the 19th century BCE and wasn’t rediscovered until […]
Around Bahawalpur After seeing the palaces and other attractions in Bahawalpur, a tourist should also visit some important places around the city. A visit to Bahawalpur isn’t complete without visiting the subsequent places: 1) Uch Sharif Uch Sharif, the oldest living city in Pakistan is a beautiful historical site for tourists and is located some […]
Bahawalpur Bahawalpur was one of the princely states during the British period and was ruled by the Nawab family. The state was one of the most developed and well-administrated states of the time and financially the Nawabs were one of the richest families of the time. The architectural achievements of the Nawabs can still be […]
Balochistan 1) Hinglaj Hinglaj is a very important Hindu pilgrimage place in Balochistan, Pakistan, and Kuldevi of the many Kshatriya and other Hindu Communities of India. Hinglaj is the place considered the foremost important of the 51 Shakti Peeths where Lord Shiva’s body parts are buried and herein buried in his head. Hindus pay a […]
Taxila Taxila city is 35 km, which is a 20-minute drive from Islamabad towards the northwest where the civilization of Gandhara exists. Taxila original name was Takshasila. After being destroyed 3 times by the world quake it absolutely was made earthquake-proof. Its name was changed from Takshasila to Taxila where the word tax means to […]
MULTAN Multan, the commercial hub and the biggest city of South Punjab are very important mainly due to its historical importance. it’s one of the oldest living cities in Pakistan and incorporates very rich Sufi traditions. referred to as the town of saints, Multan housed the mazaars of leading Sufis who lived in this region. […]
Karachi It is known to be the most important metropolitan city in the world. The most seaport of Pakistan is situated in Karachi. It’s the capital of Sindh province. The population of Karachi is estimated to be 23.5 million in 2013. The realm of Karachi is 3527 km2. The world’s third largest city by population […]
Around Lahore 1) Hiran Minar Hiran Minar (Minaret regarding Antelope) is placed in an exceedingly relaxing environment around Lahore with Sheikhupura, Pakistan. Hiran Minar is among the most effective known and also the majority beautiful connected with such sites. It absolutely was once the popular hunting spot for all Muslim rulers. Hiran Minar is really […]