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The '''Bar Region''', or the '''Bars''' ({{transl|pa| |
The '''Bar Region''', or the '''Bars''' ({{transl|pa|Bār}}){{nbsp}}([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: {{nq|بار}} <span style="font-size: 100%;">([[Shahmukhi]])</span>; {{IPA-pa|bäːɾə̆}}), also known as '''Jatka Waseb''' ([[Shahmukhi]]: <span style="font-size: 100%;">جٹکا وسیب</span>; {{IPA-pa|d͡ʒɐʈə̆käː ʋəsiːbə̆}}),<ref>{{Cite LSI|9|1|p=607}}</ref> is an area in [[Punjab]], now part of the [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab Province]] of [[Pakistan]]. The area consists of agricultural land that was cleared in the nineteenth century for the then 'new' canal irrigation system that the [[British India|British]] were developing at the time.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Bar Region: A Historical Perspective |date=28 September 2015 |url=https://www.nation.com.pk/29-Sep-2015/geopolitical-importance-a-different-perspective |publisher=The Nation |accessdate=2024-11-15}}</ref> The soil of the Bar Region is fertile.<ref>Same reference as above for soil fertility</ref> The plains of fertile land have been created by the stream deposits driven by the many rivers flowing from the [[Himalayas]]. The nomadic tribes who originally inhabited the Bar spoke Jatki, a dialect of [[Lahnda|Western Punjabi]], and the same dialect is still spoken throughout the Bar region today.<ref>{{cite book |title=Imperial Gazetteer of India |author=Sir William Wilson Hunter |url=https://archive.org/details/imperialgazette03offigoog/page/n140/mode/1up |page=128 |publisher=Clarendon Press |quote=The language of the nomadic tribes who originally inhabited the Bar is called Jangli, a form of Western Punjabi. |accessdate=2024-11-14}}</ref> |
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[[File:Geographical Map of the Natural Bar Region, Punjab.png|thumb|Map showing the natural boundaries of the Bar region and its subregions in Punjab, Pakistan.]] |
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The natural boundaries of the Bar region stretch from the [[Jhelum River]] in the north to the [[Sutlej River]] in the south. It is divided into sub-regions: the [[Kirana Bar]] between the [[Jhelum River]] and the [[Chenab River]], the [[Sandal Bar]] between the [[Chenab River]] and the [[Ravi River]], the [[Ganji Bar]] between the [[Ravi River]] and the old bed of the [[Beas River]], and the [[Neeli Bar]] between the old bed of the [[Beas River]] and the [[Sutlej River]]. |
The natural boundaries of the Bar region stretch from the [[Jhelum River]] in the north to the [[Sutlej River]] in the south. It is divided into sub-regions: the [[Kirana Bar]] between the [[Jhelum River]] and the [[Chenab River]], the [[Sandal Bar]] between the [[Chenab River]] and the [[Ravi River]], the [[Ganji Bar]] between the [[Ravi River]] and the old bed of the [[Beas River]], and the [[Neeli Bar]] between the old bed of the [[Beas River]] and the [[Sutlej River]]. |
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== Etymology == |
== Etymology == |
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The term "'''Bāṛ'''" is commonly linked to the [[Sanskrit]] root "'''Vri'''," meaning "to cover" or "to enclose," which relates to terms like "'''Bár''' (fence)," "'''Bári''' (garden)," and "'''Bir''' (forest)." |
The term "'''Bāṛ'''" is commonly linked to the [[Sanskrit]] root "'''Vri'''," meaning "to cover" or "to enclose," which relates to terms like "'''Bár''' (fence)," "'''Bári''' (garden)," and "'''Bir''' (forest)."<ref>{{Cite book |last=Guénon |first=René |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CnFHWKHBlEgC&q=Sanskrit+vri+&pg=PA159 |title=Symbols of Sacred Science |date=2004 |publisher=Sophia Perennis |isbn=978-0-900588-77-8 |pages=159 |language=en}}</ref> These terms are associated with boundaries, enclosures, or spaces that separate cultivated land from natural areas. |
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Some have suggested an [[Arabic]] origin from the word "'''Barr'''," meaning barren or uncultivated land, but this connection is considered uncertain. |
Some have suggested an [[Arabic]] origin from the word "'''Barr'''," meaning barren or uncultivated land, but this connection is considered uncertain.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Census Of India 1911 Vol XIV Punjab Part - I|author=Kaul Pandit Harikishan|date=1912 |page=353|url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.116053/page/n383/mode/1up?q=353|quote="Bar, which is said to be derived from Barr meaning land (particularly barren land). On the other hand, we have terms like Bár (fence), Bári (garden), Bárá (enclosure), and Bir (forest), all connected with forest growth, ordinarily derived from Sanskrit Vri to cover; and Bár meaning stack. The Arabic derivation is therefore doubtful."}}</ref> |
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Overall, "'''Bāṛ'''" refers to a boundary or enclosed space, often separating human settlements from wilderness or uncultivated land. |
Overall, "'''Bāṛ'''" refers to a boundary or enclosed space, often separating human settlements from wilderness or uncultivated land. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Bar Region, located in present-day [[Punjab Province (Pakistan)|Punjab Province]] of Pakistan, has a |
The Bar Region, located in present-day [[Punjab Province (Pakistan)|Punjab Province]] of Pakistan, has a history that dates back to the time of the [[Harappan Civilization]], with its earliest settlements dating to around 2600 BC. Over time, the area evolved through various cultural and agricultural phases, and today remains an important part of Punjab, known for its fertile lands and historical significance.<ref>{{cite book | last = Beck | first = Roger B. | title = World History: Patterns of Interaction | url = https://archive.org/details/mcdougallittellw00beck | url-access = registration | publisher = McDougal Littell | year = 1999 | location = Evanston, IL | isbn = 978-0-395-87274-1 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Q. |first=Madella, Marco Fuller, Dorian |url=http://worldcat.org/oclc/1103344632ndjabcxsabchbbcvdsscbuhdchnaeuc |title=Palaeoecology and the Harappan Civilization of South Asia: a reconsideration |date=2006-01-18 |publisher=Elsevier |oclc=1103344632}}</ref> |
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===Origins of Civilization=== |
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The roots of the Bar Region's history trace back to approximately 6000 BC, with early settlements like [[Mehrgarh]] in Balochistan serving as precursors to the later urbanization of the broader Indus Valley. The two greatest cities, [[Mohenjo-daro]] and [[Harappa]], emerged {{Circa|2600 BC}} along the [[Indus River]] valley in [[Punjab region|Punjab]] and [[Sindh]], marking the rise of the [[Indus Valley civilization|Harappan Civilization]].<ref>{{cite book | last = Beck | first = Roger B. | title = World History: Patterns of Interaction | url = https://archive.org/details/mcdougallittellw00beck | url-access = registration | publisher = McDougal Littell | year = 1999 | location = Evanston, IL | isbn = 978-0-395-87274-1 }}</ref> |
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===Harappan Civilization=== |
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[[File:IVC-major-sites-2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Map showing the sites and extent of the [[Indus Valley civilization]]. Harappa was the centre of one of the core regions of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in central [[Punjab region|Punjab]]. The [[Harappan architecture]] and Harappan Civilization was one of the most developed in the old [[Bronze Age]].]] |
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The Harappan Civilization, which flourished between 2600 and 2000 BC, reached its peak during its mature phase. Harappa, located in central Punjab, was one of the major urban centers of this civilization. It was rediscovered in the 1920s during archaeological excavations, although its ruins were partially damaged in 1857 when bricks were used for the construction of the [[Lahore]]-[[Multan]] railway.<ref>Michel Danino. *The Lost River*. Penguin India.</ref> Despite this, significant artifacts and insights into urban planning and trade have been uncovered.<ref>[[Jonathan Mark Kenoyer|Kenoyer, J.M.]], 1997, Trade and Technology of the Indus Valley: New insights from sand, clay, stones and were baked at very high temperature.</ref> |
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===Decline of the Civilization=== |
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The gradual decline of the Harappan Civilization began around 2000 BC. Scholars attribute this to various factors, including climatic changes such as reduced [[sea level|sea levels]] and increasing aridity, which transformed areas like the [[Thar Desert]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Q. |first=Madella, Marco Fuller, Dorian |url=http://worldcat.org/oclc/1103344632ndjabcxsabchbbcvdsscbuhdchnaeuc |title=Palaeoecology and the Harappan Civilization of South Asia: a reconsideration |date=2006-01-18 |publisher=Elsevier |oclc=1103344632}}</ref> Features such as [[writing]] and [[hydraulic engineering]] disappeared, and the civilization's influence diminished, giving way to cultural shifts in the [[Ganges Valley]].<ref>{{cite book|title= The Ancient Indus Valley New Perspectives |first= Jane |last= Mcintosh |publisher= Routledge |year=2008 |page=94 |isbn= 978-1-57607-907-2 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1AJO2A-CbccC&dq=harappan+civilization+oxford&pg=PA104}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Culture change during the Late Harappan period at Harappa: new insights on Vedic Aryan issues |date=2004-08-02 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203641880-7 |work=The Indo-Aryan Controversy |pages=33–61 |publisher=Routledge |doi=10.4324/9780203641880-7 |isbn=978-0-203-64188-0}}</ref> |
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==Sub-regions of the Bar Region== |
==Sub-regions of the Bar Region== |
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| ⚫ | '''[[Kirana Bar]]''' ({{transl|pa|Kɪrāṇā Bār}}; [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: {{nq|کرانہ بار}} <span style="font-size: 100%;">([[Shahmukhi]])</span>; {{IPA-pa|kɪɾɑːnɑː bɑːɾ}}) or '''[[Gondal Bar]]''' ({{transl|pa|Gōndal Bār}}; [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: {{nq|گوندل بار}} <span style="font-size: 100%;">([[Shahmukhi]])</span>; {{IPA-pa|ɡəndəl bɑːɾ}}) is located between the [[Jhelum River]] and the [[Chenab River]]. It includes the central and southern parts of [[Chaj Doab]] and includes the modern-day districts of [[Mandi Bahauddin District|Mandi Bahauddin]], [[Sargodha District|Sargodha]], [[Gujrat District|Gujrat]] (southern parts), and the western parts of [[Chiniot District|Chiniot]] (such as [[Lalian]]), along with parts of [[Jhang District|Jhang]] District. |
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The Bar region of Punjab, Pakistan, is traditionally divided into distinct sub-regions, each formed between major river systems, known for their fertile agricultural lands. Below are the main sub-regions. |
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| ⚫ | The region is named after the [[Kirana Hills]], a mountain range located in the area,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Punjab Government |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.105607/page/n15/mode/1up?q=bar |title=Gazetteer Of The Jhang District |date=1883 |pages=3}}</ref> and is also referred to as [[Gondal Bar]] after the [[Gondal (clan)|Gondal]] Punjabi Jat clan that dominated the region.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Dove |first1=Michael |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-ODsAAAAMAAJ&q=gondal+bar |title=Sociology of Natural Resources: In Pakistan and Adjoining Countries |last2=Carpenter |first2=Carol |date=1992 |publisher=Vanguard |isbn=978-969-402-053-2 |pages=132 |language=en}}</ref> The land is known for its agricultural richness, particularly after the introduction of canal irrigation. |
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| ⚫ | The region is named after the [[Kirana Hills]], a mountain range located in the area<ref>{{Cite book |last=Punjab Government |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.105607/page/n15/mode/1up?q=bar |title=Gazetteer Of The Jhang District |date=1883 |pages=3}}</ref> |
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'''[[Sandal Bar]]''' ({{transl|pa|Sāndal Bār}}; [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: {{nq|ساندل بار}} <span style="font-size: 100%;">([[Shahmukhi]])</span>; {{IPA-pa|ˈsændəl bɑːɾ}}) is located between the [[Chenab River|Chenab]] and [[Ravi River|Ravi]] rivers, covering parts of [[Rechna Doab]]. It includes the modern-day districts of [[Faisalabad District|Faisalabad]], [[Jhang District|Jhang]], [[Toba Tek Singh District|Toba Tek Singh]], [[Nankana Sahib District|Nankana Sahib]], [[Chiniot District|Chiniot]], [[Hafizabad District|Hafizabad]], [[Khanewal District|Khanewal]], [[Vehari District|Vehari]], [[Toba Tek Singh]], and parts of [[Sheikhupura District|Sheikhupura]] (specifically [[Safdarabad]] and [[Sheikhupura]]). |
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The region is named after Sandal, grandfather of the 16th-century Punjabi chieftain [[Dulla Bhatti]], known for his rebellion against the Mughal Empire. [[Rai Ahmad Khan Kharal]], a Punjabi Muslim chieftain of the [[Kharal]] tribe, |
The region is named after Sandal, the grandfather of the 16th-century Punjabi chieftain [[Dulla Bhatti]], known for his rebellion against the Mughal Empire. [[Rai Ahmad Khan Kharal]], a Punjabi Muslim chieftain of the [[Kharal]] tribe, hailed from this region and led the resistance against British rule. He was a prominent figure in the Sandal Bar, and after his martyrdom, he became a folk hero in Punjabi literature. |
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'''[[Neeli Bar]]''' ({{transl|pa|Nīlī Bār}}; [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: {{nq|نیلی بار}} <span style="font-size: 100%;">([[Shahmukhi]])</span>; {{IPA-pa|niːlī bɑːɾ}}) is located between the old bed of the [[Beas River|Beas]] and the [[Sutlej]] River. It includes the modern-day districts of [[Vehari District|Vehari]], [[Pakpattan District|Pakpattan]], and [[Okara District|Okara]] (specifically the [[Dipalpur]] tehsil). |
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The region is famous for its fertile land and the [[Nili-Ravi]] buffalo breed. |
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'''[[Ganji Bar]]''' ({{transl|pa|Gaṅjī Bār}}; [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]: {{nq|گنجی بار}} <span style="font-size: 100%;">([[Shahmukhi]])</span>; {{IPA-pa|ɡənʤī bɑːɾ}}) is located between the [[Ravi River|Ravi]] and the old bed of the [[Beas River]]. This region includes the modern-day districts of [[Khanewal District|Khanewal]], [[Sahiwal District|Sahiwal]], and the cities of [[Okara District|Okara]] ([[Renala Khurd]] and [[Okara, Pakistan|Okara]], including parts of the [[Dipalpur]] tehsil of Okara District). |
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The area is known for its fertile soil, which became suitable for agriculture after the introduction of irrigation systems. |
The area is known for its fertile soil, which became suitable for agriculture after the introduction of irrigation systems. |
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<ref>{{cite web |title=Punjab Notes: Bar: forgotten glory of Punjab |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1112454 |accessdate=2024-11-14 |publisher=Dawn}}</ref> |
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<ref>{{cite book |title=The Agricultural Journal of India, Volume 2 |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?redir_esc=y&id=t4chAQAAIAAJ&dq=Ganji+Bar&pg=PA251-IA6&sig=ACfU3U0djMpWNyMNWWN2hYpFuebFyMq7nQ&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=bar |publisher=Google Books |accessdate=2024-11-14}}</ref> |
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== Districts of the Bar Region in Punjab == |
== Districts of the Bar Region in Punjab == |
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The indigenous people of the Bar region speak the |
The indigenous people of the Bar region speak the Jatki dialect of [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], which includes sub-dialects such as [[Jhangvi dialect|Jhangvi]], [[Shahpuri dialect|Shahpuri]], and [[Dhani dialect|Dhani]]. While Dhani is not spoken in the natural Bar region, areas outside its boundaries that speak the Dhani and Shahpuri sub-dialects are still considered part of the Bar due to cultural and linguistic ties. |
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The following districts are classified as Bar: |
The following districts are classified as Bar: |
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The Bar Region, or the Bars (Bār) (Punjabi: بار (Shahmukhi); Punjabi pronunciation: [bäːɾə̆]), also known as Jatka Waseb (Shahmukhi: جٹکا وسیب; Punjabi pronunciation: [d͡ʒɐʈə̆käː ʋəsiːbə̆]),[1] is an area in Punjab, now part of the Punjab Province of Pakistan. The area consists of agricultural land that was cleared in the nineteenth century for the then 'new' canal irrigation system that the British were developing at the time.[2] The soil of the Bar Region is fertile.[3] The plains of fertile land have been created by the stream deposits driven by the many rivers flowing from the Himalayas. The nomadic tribes who originally inhabited the Bar spoke Jatki, a dialect of Western Punjabi, and the same dialect is still spoken throughout the Bar region today.[4]
The natural boundaries of the Bar region stretch from the Jhelum River in the north to the Sutlej River in the south. It is divided into sub-regions: the Kirana Bar between the Jhelum River and the Chenab River, the Sandal Bar between the Chenab River and the Ravi River, the Ganji Bar between the Ravi River and the old bed of the Beas River, and the Neeli Bar between the old bed of the Beas River and the Sutlej River.
Etymology
[edit]The term "Bāṛ" is commonly linked to the Sanskrit root "Vri," meaning "to cover" or "to enclose," which relates to terms like "Bár (fence)," "Bári (garden)," and "Bir (forest)."[5] These terms are associated with boundaries, enclosures, or spaces that separate cultivated land from natural areas.
Some have suggested an Arabic origin from the word "Barr," meaning barren or uncultivated land, but this connection is considered uncertain.[6]
Overall, "Bāṛ" refers to a boundary or enclosed space, often separating human settlements from wilderness or uncultivated land.
History
[edit]The Bar Region, located in present-day Punjab Province of Pakistan, has a history that dates back to the time of the Harappan Civilization, with its earliest settlements dating to around 2600 BC. Over time, the area evolved through various cultural and agricultural phases, and today remains an important part of Punjab, known for its fertile lands and historical significance.[7][8]
Sub-regions of the Bar Region
[edit]Kirana Bar (Kɪrāṇā Bār; Punjabi: کرانہ بار (Shahmukhi); Punjabi pronunciation: [kɪɾɑːnɑː bɑːɾ]) or Gondal Bar (Gōndal Bār; Punjabi: گوندل بار (Shahmukhi); Punjabi pronunciation: [ɡəndəl bɑːɾ]) is located between the Jhelum River and the Chenab River. It includes the central and southern parts of Chaj Doab and includes the modern-day districts of Mandi Bahauddin, Sargodha, Gujrat (southern parts), and the western parts of Chiniot (such as Lalian), along with parts of Jhang District. The region is named after the Kirana Hills, a mountain range located in the area,[9] and is also referred to as Gondal Bar after the Gondal Punjabi Jat clan that dominated the region.[10] The land is known for its agricultural richness, particularly after the introduction of canal irrigation.
Sandal Bar (Sāndal Bār; Punjabi: ساندل بار (Shahmukhi); Punjabi pronunciation: [ˈsændəl bɑːɾ]) is located between the Chenab and Ravi rivers, covering parts of Rechna Doab. It includes the modern-day districts of Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Hafizabad, Khanewal, Vehari, Toba Tek Singh, and parts of Sheikhupura (specifically Safdarabad and Sheikhupura). The region is named after Sandal, the grandfather of the 16th-century Punjabi chieftain Dulla Bhatti, known for his rebellion against the Mughal Empire. Rai Ahmad Khan Kharal, a Punjabi Muslim chieftain of the Kharal tribe, hailed from this region and led the resistance against British rule. He was a prominent figure in the Sandal Bar, and after his martyrdom, he became a folk hero in Punjabi literature.
Neeli Bar (Nīlī Bār; Punjabi: نیلی بار (Shahmukhi); Punjabi pronunciation: [niːlī bɑːɾ]) is located between the old bed of the Beas and the Sutlej River. It includes the modern-day districts of Vehari, Pakpattan, and Okara (specifically the Dipalpur tehsil).
Ganji Bar (Gaṅjī Bār; Punjabi: گنجی بار (Shahmukhi); Punjabi pronunciation: [ɡənʤī bɑːɾ]) is located between the Ravi and the old bed of the Beas River. This region includes the modern-day districts of Khanewal, Sahiwal, and the cities of Okara (Renala Khurd and Okara, including parts of the Dipalpur tehsil of Okara District). The area is known for its fertile soil, which became suitable for agriculture after the introduction of irrigation systems.
Districts of the Bar Region in Punjab
[edit]The indigenous people of the Bar region speak the Jatki dialect of Punjabi, which includes sub-dialects such as Jhangvi, Shahpuri, and Dhani. While Dhani is not spoken in the natural Bar region, areas outside its boundaries that speak the Dhani and Shahpuri sub-dialects are still considered part of the Bar due to cultural and linguistic ties.
The following districts are classified as Bar:
| Bar districts of Punjab, Pakistan |
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| Faisalabad |
| Jhang |
| Toba Tek Singh |
| Hafizabad |
| Okara |
| Vehari |
| Khanewal |
| Pakpattan |
| Sargodha |
| Chiniot |
| Nankana Sahib |
| Bahawalnagar |
| Mandi Bahauddin |
| Sahiwal |
| Bahawalpur (only Hasilpur and Khairpur Tamewali) |
| Sheikhupura (only Safdarabad and Sheikhupura) |
| Chakwal |
| Talagang |
| Jhelum (only Pind Dadan Khan and Khewra) |
| Attock (where Jatki dominates, with 65% of the district's population speaking it) |
| Khushab |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Grierson, George A. (1916). Linguistic Survey of India. Vol. IX Indo-Aryan family. Central group, Part 1, Specimens of western Hindi and Pañjābī. Calcutta: Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India. p. 607.
- ^ "The Bar Region: A Historical Perspective". The Nation. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ Same reference as above for soil fertility
- ^ Sir William Wilson Hunter. Imperial Gazetteer of India. Clarendon Press. p. 128. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
The language of the nomadic tribes who originally inhabited the Bar is called Jangli, a form of Western Punjabi.
- ^ Guénon, René (2004). Symbols of Sacred Science. Sophia Perennis. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-900588-77-8.
- ^ Kaul Pandit Harikishan (1912). Census Of India 1911 Vol XIV Punjab Part - I. p. 353.
Bar, which is said to be derived from Barr meaning land (particularly barren land). On the other hand, we have terms like Bár (fence), Bári (garden), Bárá (enclosure), and Bir (forest), all connected with forest growth, ordinarily derived from Sanskrit Vri to cover; and Bár meaning stack. The Arabic derivation is therefore doubtful.
- ^ Beck, Roger B. (1999). World History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell. ISBN 978-0-395-87274-1.
- ^ Q., Madella, Marco Fuller, Dorian (18 January 2006). Palaeoecology and the Harappan Civilization of South Asia: a reconsideration. Elsevier. OCLC 1103344632.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Punjab Government (1883). Gazetteer Of The Jhang District. p. 3.
- ^ Dove, Michael; Carpenter, Carol (1992). Sociology of Natural Resources: In Pakistan and Adjoining Countries. Vanguard. p. 132. ISBN 978-969-402-053-2.
