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Jhang (Punjabi, Urdu: جھنگ), Urdu pronunciation: [dʒʱəŋɡ]) is the capital city of Jhang District, in the central portion of the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Situated on the east bank of the Chenab river, it is the 18th largest city of Pakistan by population.[2]

This article is about the city. For other uses, see Jhang (disambiguation).

Jhang Maghiana
جھنگ مگھیانا
City
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Shrine (Darbar) of Pir Abdul Rehman Shrine (Darbar) of Heer Ranjha Darbar

Shrine (Darbar) of Sultan Bahoo, a Sufi saint, Chenab College, Trimmu Barrage, Chenab Bridge
Jhang Maghiana
Location of Jhang in Pakistan
Jhang Maghiana
Jhang Maghiana (Pakistan)
Coordinates: 31°16′10″N 72°18′58″E
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
DivisionFaisalabad
DistrictJhang
Area
 • Total28.27 km2 (10.92 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Total414,131
 • Rank18th, Pakistan
 • Density15,000/km2 (38,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Postal code
35200
Calling code047

The historical name of the city and district is Jhang Maghiana.[3][4]

The locality also includes the Shrine (Darbar) of Pir Abdul Rehman hrine of Sultan Bahu and Heer and Ranjha's Tomb.


Etymology


The historical name of the city and district is Jhang Maghiana.[3][4]

The word Jhang is derived from the Sanskrit word jāṅgala which means rough or forested terrain, the word Jungle also sharing the same root. In context, the term Jhang was derived from the Sanskrit word jāṅgala,. Jhang Maghiana was the historic name of the locality.


History


Tomb of Heer Ranjha
Tomb of Heer Ranjha

Greeks army led by Alexander encamped here in Jhang and stayed some time to make preparation to proceed ahead, several local tribes like Vains, Longs, Nauls and Noons are described to be the descendants of the Alexander's army men.

Muhammad bin Qasim conquered nearby city of Multan, so area of Jhang came under Arabs for few centuries. Then town of Jhang became part of Multan province of Mamluks ruled by different rulers.[5]

The history of Jhang is the history of the Sial tribe.[3]

Jhang was built in 1288 by Maharaja Rai Sial, a Rajput chief and founder of the Sial Tribe.[6]

Jhang and its nearby areas came under Langah Sultanate of Multan which was independent from Delhi Sultanate.[5]

The Sial tribe, his kin, ruled this district ever since until the last Sial ruler of Jhang, Ahmad Khan (1812 to 1822) was defeated by Ranjit Singh after fierce fighting.[3][7]

Under the collective rule of the Sial Khans of Jhang and other Sial sub-tribes such as the Rajbana and Bharwana, in the zenith of their power, the Sial country of Jhang extended up to the Muzafargarh boundary in the south, and the entirety of Chiniot, Kamalia and Kabirwala ilakas. The territory extended to parts of Bhakkar and Sargodha. The Garh Mahraja and Ahmadpur Sial ilakas were added to the possessions of the Rajbana Sial tribe who drove out the Baloch tribes to the Thal and defeated the Nawab of Multan by the mid 17th century.[3][4]

Under the British Raj, the towns of Jhang and Mighiana, lying two miles (3.2 km) apart, became a joint municipality, then known as Jhang-Maghiana.[8]

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.[8]


Geography


Jhang is situated at the East bank of Chenab which has confluence with Jhelum at Trimmu Barrage near the town of Athara Hazari. The city was endangered in the 2014 floods but it was not flooded as the flood water was redirected towards Athara Hazari.[9] there are three river in jhang such as chenab river jhelum river and river ravi is also touch with the boundary of District Jhang near ahmad pur sial.


Demographics


The population of city in 1998 Census of Pakistan was recorded as 293,366. According to the 2017 Census of Pakistan, the population of city had risen to 414,131 with a growth of 41.17% in 19 years.[10]


Administration


Jhang Saddar is the administrative center of Jhang Tehsil (a subdivision of the district). The tehsil itself is divided into 55 Union councils.[11]


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Sister Cities


Jhang have 1 sister city


Geographic location


Jhang Sadr is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is located 31.27 latitude and 72.33 longitude and it is situated at elevation of 158 meters above sea level.



References


  1. "Pakistan: Provinces and Major Cities". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. "Pakistan City & Town Population List". Tageo.com website. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  3. Punjab Government (1883). Gazetteer Of The Jhang District. pp. Chap. II. — History. 27.
  4. "Gazetteer - Punjab District Gazetteers, Jhang District, with Map, 1929 - South Asia Archive". www.southasiaarchive.com. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  5. "HISTORY OF JHANG | Jhang". jhang.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  6. Wikeley, J. M. Punjabi Musalmans. Robarts - University of Toronto. Lahore Book House.
  7. "Government of Pakistan, Map of Jhang" (PDF).
  8. Jhang-Maghiana article in the Imperial Gazetteer of India[permanent dead link], v. 14, p. 134.
  9. Shamsul Islam (10 September 2014). "Panicked residents flee Jhang city – The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  10. "Pakistan: Provinces and Major Cities - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de.
  11. Tehsils & Unions in the District of Jhang – Government of Pakistan Archived 12 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine



На других языках

[de] Jhang

Jhang (Urdu جھنگ; Panjabi چنگ / ਝੰਗ) ist eine pakistanische Stadt am Fluss Chanab. Die 414.131 Einwohner (Stand 2017) zählende Stadt ist auch die Hauptstadt des gleichnamigen Distrikts Jhang in der Provinz Punjab.
- [en] Jhang

[ru] Джанг

Джхангмагхияна (урду جھنگ‎) — город в провинции Пенджаб, Пакистан, центр одноимённого округа. Население — 293 366 чел. (на 1998 год)[1]. Расположен на восточном берегу реки Чинаб[2].


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