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'''Kasur''' ([[Urdu]]/[[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: {{Nastaliq|قصور}}), the capital of [[Kasur District]] in [[Pakistan]]. Kasur is located adjacent to the border of [[Ganda Singh Wala]] between Pakistan and India, and is a tourist attraction because of the daily occurring Flags lowering ceremony. Kasur district is surrounded at north by [[Lahore]], at east and south by [[India]], at southern west Depalpur tehsil of Okara district and at northern west [[Sheikhupura]] district |
'''Kasur''' ([[Urdu]]/[[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: {{Nastaliq|قصور}}), the capital of [[Kasur District]] in [[Pakistan]]. Kasur is located adjacent to the border of [[Ganda Singh Wala]] between Pakistan and India, and is a tourist attraction because of the daily occurring Flags lowering ceremony. Kasur district is surrounded at north by [[Lahore]], at east and south by [[India]], at southern west Depalpur tehsil of Okara district and at northern west [[Sheikhupura]] district. |
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Malika Taranum Noor Jahan (real name Allah Wasai and Ustab Badey Ghulam Ali Khan are also the creatures of Kasur. |
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==Name== |
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According to some historians, the name Kasur is derived from Kashawar, the same way Lahore is said to be taken from Lahawar. Kush, the son of Ram Chander or Rama, is said to have founded Kasur like his brother Loh or Lav is said to have founded Lahore. However, some historians opine that Kasur is a Persian word and a plural of “Kasr” or “Qasr” (meaning palace), which was the name given during the times Kasur was a remarkable colony of Pathans, perhaps the most remarkable on this side of Indus. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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There is said to be seven tribes of Pathan who settled here sometimes during the reign of Moghal king Baber but more probably in 1560, during the times of his grandson Akbar. At that time the town is said to have a population of about 3,500. Among the Pathans who settled here were certain Hasanzais, whose descendents became the chiefs of the town and founded a considerable principality, including territory on both banks of the Sutlej River. |
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The city of Kasur was an aggregation of fortified hamlets, called kots, small in themselves, but together forming a considerable town. In 1592 Originally there were 12 principal residential colonies which were built under the rule of Mogul Chapatti Genghis Khan's descendant Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar in promulgation with the grace extended from Moguls to Pathans. |
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The names of 12 Kots are as fallows: |
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Kasur in the name of Kasu the Son of King Ram:While archiving traditions about the name of Kasur, it is learnt that it was founded by prince Kasu, the son of King Ram and named as Kasupur. (Kasu's brothers was Loh in his name the City laho pur now Lahore established) |
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*Kot Pacca Qila |
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Kasur Municipality was incorporated in 1864.The Alluvial Valley:It is an aggregation of 26 fortified small towns (hamlets) asides to the alluvial valleys of the Beas and Sutlej Rivers.Majha and Hithar:It is built upon the high banks which marks the term of the Majha(upper) and goes ahead towards the lowlands (Hithar) of the Sutlej River.Railway and Roads is connected by road with the districts of Amritsar Firozpur and Okara as well as by rail with Lahore and Karachi.Kasur Mandi is a local trade centre of many kinds of things, which are sold and buy here, since long. |
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*Kot Nawan Qila |
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*Kot Azam Khan |
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== Customs and traditions == |
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*Kot Ghulam Mohyyulddin Khan |
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*Kot Murad Khan |
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*Kot Haleem Khan |
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=== Dress === |
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*Kot Peeraan |
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*Kot Fateh Din Khan |
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*Kot Usman Khan |
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=== Basant=== |
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*Kot Badar-ud-Din Khan |
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*Kot Ruken Din Khan |
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Basant in Kasur is the one of the famous program, Kasur is famous for its kite thread manufacturing. Due to ban on Basant this tradition is also getting fade with the paassage of time. |
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*Kot Nawab Hussain Khan |
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When the Sikhs rose to power, they experienced great resistance from Kasur. In 1763 and again in 1790, a large number of Pathans embraced martyrdom while defending their territory. In 1794, two Pathan brothers, Nizam ud Din and Kutab ud Din expelled the Sikhs from Kasur and reestablished the Pathan rule until 1807 when at last, Kutab ud Din was forced to give way to Ranjit Singh and retire to his territory at Mamdot, beyond the Sutlej River. The town of Kasur was then incorporated into the dominion of Ranjit Singh. After the Sikhs, this area was taken over by the British. |
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=== Betrothals/Marriages === |
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In 1867, the British constituted the Municipality of Kasur. It remained a tehsil of Lahore District with an Extra Assistant Commissioner in-charge of the sub division until 1st July 1976 when it was made a district. Initially, the district comprised of two sub divisions namely Kasur and Chunian. Later on in 1992, the Government of Punjab created a third sub division called Pattoki. |
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== Weather == |
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==Famous Dishes== |
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The city Kasur is famous for its very spicy fish, Kasuri Falooda, sweet dishes "Andrassa and Dhoda (sohan halwa) and Kasuri methi. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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*[[Bulleh Shah]] a famous Punjabi poet, humanitarian and a philosopher. |
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'''Ch. Mohammad Zubair Tahir Advocate(Late)''' President P.P.P District Kasur & Advisor Of ( Mohtarma Benzir Bhutto) |
*'''Ch. Mohammad Zubair Tahir Advocate(Late)''' President P.P.P District Kasur & Advisor Of ( Mohtarma Benzir Bhutto) |
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* [[Noor Jehan]], famous singer and actress. |
* [[Noor Jehan]], famous singer and actress. |
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* [[Basit Jehangir Sheikh]] Ex-MPA( District Kasur ) |
* [[Basit Jehangir Sheikh]] Ex-MPA( District Kasur ) |
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* [[Rana Phool Muhammad Khan]], served as caretaker chief minister for more than one year |
* [[Rana Phool Muhammad Khan]], served as caretaker chief minister for more than one year |
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* [[khurshid Mahmood Kasuri]] (former Foreign Minister) |
* [[khurshid Mahmood Kasuri]] (former Foreign Minister) |
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* [[MALIK RASHEED AHMAD KHAN]] (former tehsil nazim Kasur) |
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* [[MALIK AHMAD SAEED KANA]] (MPA Kasur) |
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== Industries == |
== Industries == |
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Revision as of 08:05, 21 November 2011
Kasur
قصور | |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Kasur District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,995 km2 (1,542 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 288,181 |
| • Density | 595/km2 (1,540/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 049 |
| Website | Government website |
Kasur (Urdu/Punjabi: قصور), the capital of Kasur District in Pakistan. Kasur is located adjacent to the border of Ganda Singh Wala between Pakistan and India, and is a tourist attraction because of the daily occurring Flags lowering ceremony. Kasur district is surrounded at north by Lahore, at east and south by India, at southern west Depalpur tehsil of Okara district and at northern west Sheikhupura district.
Name
According to some historians, the name Kasur is derived from Kashawar, the same way Lahore is said to be taken from Lahawar. Kush, the son of Ram Chander or Rama, is said to have founded Kasur like his brother Loh or Lav is said to have founded Lahore. However, some historians opine that Kasur is a Persian word and a plural of “Kasr” or “Qasr” (meaning palace), which was the name given during the times Kasur was a remarkable colony of Pathans, perhaps the most remarkable on this side of Indus.
History
There is said to be seven tribes of Pathan who settled here sometimes during the reign of Moghal king Baber but more probably in 1560, during the times of his grandson Akbar. At that time the town is said to have a population of about 3,500. Among the Pathans who settled here were certain Hasanzais, whose descendents became the chiefs of the town and founded a considerable principality, including territory on both banks of the Sutlej River. The city of Kasur was an aggregation of fortified hamlets, called kots, small in themselves, but together forming a considerable town. In 1592 Originally there were 12 principal residential colonies which were built under the rule of Mogul Chapatti Genghis Khan's descendant Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar in promulgation with the grace extended from Moguls to Pathans. The names of 12 Kots are as fallows:
- Kot Pacca Qila
- Kot Nawan Qila
- Kot Azam Khan
- Kot Ghulam Mohyyulddin Khan
- Kot Murad Khan
- Kot Haleem Khan
- Kot Peeraan
- Kot Fateh Din Khan
- Kot Usman Khan
- Kot Badar-ud-Din Khan
- Kot Ruken Din Khan
- Kot Nawab Hussain Khan
When the Sikhs rose to power, they experienced great resistance from Kasur. In 1763 and again in 1790, a large number of Pathans embraced martyrdom while defending their territory. In 1794, two Pathan brothers, Nizam ud Din and Kutab ud Din expelled the Sikhs from Kasur and reestablished the Pathan rule until 1807 when at last, Kutab ud Din was forced to give way to Ranjit Singh and retire to his territory at Mamdot, beyond the Sutlej River. The town of Kasur was then incorporated into the dominion of Ranjit Singh. After the Sikhs, this area was taken over by the British.
In 1867, the British constituted the Municipality of Kasur. It remained a tehsil of Lahore District with an Extra Assistant Commissioner in-charge of the sub division until 1st July 1976 when it was made a district. Initially, the district comprised of two sub divisions namely Kasur and Chunian. Later on in 1992, the Government of Punjab created a third sub division called Pattoki.
Famous Dishes
The city Kasur is famous for its very spicy fish, Kasuri Falooda, sweet dishes "Andrassa and Dhoda (sohan halwa) and Kasuri methi.
Notable people
- Bulleh Shah a famous Punjabi poet, humanitarian and a philosopher.
- Ch. Mohammad Zubair Tahir Advocate(Late) President P.P.P District Kasur & Advisor Of ( Mohtarma Benzir Bhutto)
- Noor Jehan, famous singer and actress.
- Basit Jehangir Sheikh Ex-MPA( District Kasur )
- Abdul Hamid[disambiguation needed], former Auditor General of Pakista. Ex Secretary, Defence Production
- Sahibzada Ahmad Raza Khan Kasuri, former MNA
- Asif Ahmad Ali, former Foreign Minister(currently education minister)
- Rana Phool Muhammad Khan, served as caretaker chief minister for more than one year
- khurshid Mahmood Kasuri (former Foreign Minister)
Industries
Agriculture
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Main crops in kasur are