Khangarh, Punjab
خان گڑھ | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Khangarh | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Muzaffargarh |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Website | www khangarh.com |
Khangarh (Urdu: خان گڑھ), is a town with a population of nearly 100,000. It is located in Muzaffargarh District, which is southern part of province Punjab in Pakistan. It is situated on the west bank of the Chenab River. The city is known for being the hometown of the late Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan. It is also known for its agriculture (Cotton and Mango), khoa, and education institutes.
Plate ofKhanGarh Court held by Nawab Saif Ullah Khan
Notable Families:
1> Nawabs:
Belong to Yasinzai ( sub-tribe of Babars) From Chaudhwan , a family of Naik Qadam Khan moved to Ghazni, settled over there, their elder Naik Qadam Khan tomb is located there. From Ghazni, they moved to Bannu and then back to Chaudhwan. From Chaudhwan, their family head, Muhammad Hussain, moved to Multan Abdul Samad Khan ( son of Muhammad Hussain) settled in Multan Allah Dad Khan ( son of Abdul Samad Khan ) moved on request of Khan Bibi ( sister of Nawab Shuja Khan ) to Khangarh as administrator of Khangarh and established mango gardens Saifullah Khan ( son of Allah Dad Khan ) was awarded as “ Nawab” and Honorary Majistrate during English era Nawab Saifullah Khan has 6 sons, Nawabzada Abdllah Khan (Honorary Magestrate), Nawabzada Faiz Muhammad Khan, Nawabzada Fazal Ahmad Khan, Nawabzada ABdul Samad Khan, Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan, Nawabzada Saeed Ullah Khan among them Nawabzada Nusrullah Khan , a big name in Pakistan politics.
2> Sherwanis - The Ruler family of MalirKoltla migrated to KhanGarh after Partition.[1]
3> Khawajas - Religious Family and top businessmen of KhanGarh
4> Dogars - From KhanQah Dograan Land Lord family.
5> Sheikh Family
6> Baloch Families.
7>Arbi families.