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[[File:Monument of the Battle of Chillianwala (Cross).jpg|200px|thumb|The monument of the Battle of Chillianwala is positioned near the graveyards to honour the fallen soldiers]]
[[File:Monument of the Battle of Chillianwala (Cross).jpg|200px|thumb|The monument of the Battle of Chillianwala is positioned near the graveyards to honour the fallen soldiers]]


'''Chillianwala''' is a town and [[union councils of Pakistan|union council]] of [[Mandi Bahauddin District]] in the [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province of [[Pakistan]].<ref>[http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=20&dn=Mandi%20Bahauddin Tehsils & Unions in the District of Mandi Bahauddin - Government of Pakistan]</ref> It is located at 32°39'0N 73°36'0E at an altitude of 218 metres (718 feet) and lies to the north-east of the district capital [[Mandi Bahauddin]].<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/4/Chilianwala.html Location of Chilianwala - Falling Rain Genomics]</ref> It is famous for being the location of the [[Battle of Chillianwala]] that took place in 1849 between the forces of the [[Sikh]] [[Khalsa]] army and the [[British Army]].
'''Chillianwala''' (also spelled Chellianwala) is a village and [[union councils of Pakistan|union council]] of [[Mandi Bahauddin District]] in the [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] province of [[Pakistan]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=22 September 2008 |title=Tehsils & Unions in the District of Mandi Bahauddin |url=http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=20&dn=Mandi+Bahauddin |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080922204630/http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=20&dn=Mandi%20Bahauddin |archive-date=22 September 2008 |access-date=1 January 2018}}</ref> It is located at 32°39'0N 73°36'0E at an altitude of 218 metres (718 feet) and lies to the north-east of the district capital [[Mandi Bahauddin]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Chilianwala, Pakistan |url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/PK/04/Chilianwala.html |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref>


The most notable site in the centre of the village is a [[war memorial]] and graveyard which contains graves of British officers and mass graves of soldiers of the opposing sides at the [[Battle of Chillianwala]]. It is both deeply respected by the citizens of Chillianwala, and surrounding towns and villages; a few million rupees have been donated by the [[Government of Punjab, Pakistan|Government of Punjab]] for the restoration of the above-mentioned war memorial and graveyard whereas further efforts are still being put in to highlight its historical importance and military significance; this has so far been a success.<ref name=":0" />
==History==

The predominantly [[Muslim]] population supported [[All-India Muslim League|Muslim League]] and [[Pakistan Movement]]. After the [[Pakistan Movement|independence]] of [[Pakistan]] in 1947, the minority [[Hindu]]s and [[Sikh]]s [[Human migration|migrated]] to [[India]] while the [[Muslim]]s refugees from [[India]] settled down in [[Mandi Bahauddin District]]. Chillianwala is one of the largest villages in [[Pakistan]]. Before 1992, it was part of [[District Gujrat]], but now a part of [[Mandi Bahauddin]]. Chillianwala is culturally very rich and demands to preserve the heritage. The [[Battle of Chillianwala]] fought in this region.
Chillianwala and the locale to the west of the town was site of the [[Battle of Chillianwala]] fought on 13 January 1849 during the [[Second Anglo-Sikh War]] between the [[Sikh Empire]] and [[East India Company]].

==See also==
* [[Battle of Chillianwala]]
* [[Chillianwala railway station]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Union councils of Mandi Bahauddin District]]
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Latest revision as of 21:59, 7 June 2024

Chillianwala
چیلیانوالہ
Village
Chillianwala is located in Pakistan
Chillianwala
Chillianwala
Coordinates: 32°23′N 73°22′E / 32.39°N 73.36°E / 32.39; 73.36
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
DivisionGujrat
DistrictMandi Bahauddin
Area
 • Total
15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
218 m (715 ft)
Population
 • Total
20 000
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code0546
The monument of the Battle of Chillianwala is positioned near the graveyards to honour the fallen soldiers

Chillianwala (also spelled Chellianwala) is a village and union council of Mandi Bahauddin District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[1] It is located at 32°39'0N 73°36'0E at an altitude of 218 metres (718 feet) and lies to the north-east of the district capital Mandi Bahauddin.[2]

The most notable site in the centre of the village is a war memorial and graveyard which contains graves of British officers and mass graves of soldiers of the opposing sides at the Battle of Chillianwala. It is both deeply respected by the citizens of Chillianwala, and surrounding towns and villages; a few million rupees have been donated by the Government of Punjab for the restoration of the above-mentioned war memorial and graveyard whereas further efforts are still being put in to highlight its historical importance and military significance; this has so far been a success.[1]

Chillianwala and the locale to the west of the town was site of the Battle of Chillianwala fought on 13 January 1849 during the Second Anglo-Sikh War between the Sikh Empire and East India Company.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Mandi Bahauddin". 22 September 2008. Archived from the original on 22 September 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Chilianwala, Pakistan". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 8 May 2022.

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