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  1. The name Punjab ( puhny-jahb) was introduced by the Mughals in the 17th century CE and is a combination of the Persian words panj (five) and āb (water), thus the (land of) five rivers. Punjab is the only state in India where Sikhism is the dominant religion. The holiest of Sikh shrines, the Golden Temple, is located in Amritsar.

  2. 2 days ago · Punjab - Mughal, Sikh, British: The foundations of the present Punjab were laid by Banda Singh Bahadur, a hermit who became a military leader and, with his fighting band of Sikhs, temporarily liberated the eastern part of the province from Mughal rule in 1709–10. Banda Singh’s defeat and execution in 1716 were followed by a prolonged struggle between the Sikhs on one side and the Mughals and Afghans on the other. By 1764–65 the Sikhs had established their dominance in the area. Ranjit ...

  3. Bird. Baaz [6] (Accipiter gentilis) Punjab ( / pʌnˈdʒɑːb / ( listen), Punjabi: [pənˈdʒaːb]) is a state in the northern Republic of India. About 30 million people live there. Its national capital city is Chandigarh. The state is in the Punjab region. It covers an area of 19,445 mi² or 50,362 km².

  4. Mar 15, 2022 · Punjab is a well-known state in India that is located at the northwest end of the country. This state has gained recognition as the 'land of five rivers'. The five rivers are Sutlej, Ravi, Beas ...

  5. Nov 28, 2019 · Amritsar. Steve Allen/The Image Bank/Getty Images. View Map. Address. Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Amritsar Cantt., Punjab 143006, India. Phone +91 183 255 3957. Web Visit website. Amritsar is the spiritual capital of the Sikhs and a must-visit place due to the exquisite Golden Temple.

  6. The History of Punjab refers to the past history of Punjab region which is a geopolitical, cultural, and historical region in the northwest of South Asia, comprising eastern Punjab province in Pakistan and western Punjab state in India. [1] It is believed that the earliest evidence of human habitation in Punjab traces to the Soan valley of the ...

  7. Engagement orders of Additional Advocate General for office of Advocate General Punjab at Chandigarh dated 10.2.2024. File Size: 587.81 KB File type: application/pdf. Regarding taking decision to appoint the Arbitrators in absence of Chairperson and Members at PIRA. File Size: 5.26 MB File type: application/pdf.