Multan (ملتان)
Multan is said to be the oldest surviving city on the Indian subcontinent. It was founded around 2000 BC. By the 6th century BC, it had become part of the Achaemenid Empire of Iran. In the 9th century AD, the area around Multan ecame an independent Arab state. During the 11th and 12th centuries, the city became an important center of Islam and was visited by numerous holy men and devotees. The Sikhs ruled it from 1801 until 1848, after which the British took over, until Pakistan's independence in 1947.
Multan was once a walled city and included a royal citadel, which was destroyed when the British conquered it in 1848.
- Numerous tombs and shrines can still be seen in and around Multan.
- Multan's fort provides fantastic views over the city.
- The remains of Prahladpuri Temple are located inside the fort. The tomb of Hazrat Baha'ul Haq Zakariya is adjacent to the temple.
- Next to the temple is a mosque as well.
- The Old Clock Tower is in the center of town.
- The tomb of Shah Rukan e Alim.
- Also in Multan is one of Pakistan's most interesting bazaars, where local brews, such as the skin potion made from lizards, are available.
There are numerous hotels and restaurants in town. Multan has bus and minibus connections with many destinations throughout Pakistan, but the city's bus station is quite chaotic. The city is in the Chenab River, 425 km south of Islamabad.
; "Image 1 - Temple ©Umar Khan [217kB]")
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; "Image 4 - The tomb of Shah Rukan e Alim ©Hassan Mahmood [134kB]")
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