Chachran Sharif

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Chachran Sharif ({{lang-ur|}چاچڑان شریف}) is a city in TehsilKhanpur of the Rahim Yar Khan District, in the Punjab state of Pakistan. Chacharan Sharif is a historical town of District Rahim Yar Khan which is attributed with name of famous poet and saint Khawaja Ghulam Fareed and it is called Fareed city as he was born and lived in this city. This city is situated at the bank of Indus River and the last town of District Rahim Yar Khan. After it the territory of District Rajan Pur begins. A temporary steel boats? bridge is prepared in winter season which proves useful for 4 months. In this way this bridge gives the facility of traveling for thousands of the people of District Rahim Yar Khan and District Rajan Pur but this bridge is finished in summer season and people passed the river through boats. In the floods days this way of communication is suspended. There are main mouzaz near Chachran Sharif Like Pahoran, Mud Adil, Beit Mugul, Mehran, Hasil Pur, Mouza Chachar, Mouza Chandia, Mouaza Hamid pur, faiz Abad, and Hyder Abad. Sardar Khair Muhammad Pahur who was Ex. Magistrate in 18th Centuary and the Mouza Pahuran was named on his caste Name.

History

Chachran in the miror of History

There are so many cites & refernces are available about Chachran Sharif in Authentic books. Some historian has mentioned in their books like Professor Saeed Ahmed Saeed has Quoted in his book "Political History Rahim Yar Khan" on Page 30, Mr. Yehya Amjad in his book "The History Of Old Pakistan" on page # 446, Professor H. C Rae Chaudhri in his book " Political History Of Initiant India" and Mr. Muhammad Hassan Dani in his book " Tamur Garha" on page 20 to page 22 mentioning that Malo was an ancient Arian democratic State. People of Malo tribe during the period of Great Alexander live near the linking point of Indus and Ravi Rivers, probably on the eastern side at Chachran, Allah Abad, Khanpur, Rahim Yar Khan. So it proves that that In the age of Arian 900 BC, Chachran was like a basic city in that State. Shahzada Mirza Mehmood Shah cited in his traveling story on page # 46 that Chacharan at the bank of Indus River is in the premises of Bahawal Pur State. It is said that it was a big city and its population was like the population of Multan.

There was a big harbor in Chachran before the birth of Khawaja Ghulam Farid. Big boats used to be here and people do business trough this way when traveling source were very rare. However Chachran got more fame after the birth known poet Khawaja Ghulam Farid and became known as Chachran Sharif. Mostly the people of Chachar caste used to live and are living here and due it, its name has become known as Chachran Sharif. There are main mouzaz near Chachran Sharif Like Pahoran, Mud Adil, Beit Mugul, Mehran, Hasil Pur, Mouza Chachar, Mouza Chandia, Mouaza Hamid pur, faiz Abad, and Hyder Abad. Sardar Khair Muhammad Pahur who was Ex. Magistrate in 18th Centuary and the Mouza Pahuran was named on his caste Name.

Courts

This is a sub divisional Head Quarter for courts in Tehsil Khan Pur, which comprises on TWO Honorable Additional Session judges Courts and FIVE Civil judges Courts. The Bar is consisting of 280 members. The prominent lawyers are:

Mr. Khawaja Noor Ahmed Macci Advocate
Mian Muhammad Aslam(M.P.A.) Advocate
Muhammad Aijaz Shafi Advocate
Muhammad Afzal Choudhray Advocate
Jam Rasheed Ahmad sameja Advocate
A.D. Baloch Advocate
Mukhtar Malik Advocate
Ghulam Asghar Dasti Advocate (Ex MPA)
Muhammad Arshad Choudhry Advocate
Rana Muhammad Liaqut Advocate
Murad Ali Malik Advocate
Shaik Saeed ur Rehman Advocate
Raees Iqbal Advocate
Muhammad Wajid Ahmed Chaoudhry Advocate
Ch. Muhammad Ashraf Advocate
Malik Abdul Khaliq Naich Advocate
Moien Qureshi Advocate
Ashfaq Ahmed Ghonia Advocate
Khursheed Ahmed Advocate
Rana Afzal Advocate
Mithay Khan Merani Advocate
Muhammad Asim Advocate
Sardar Khair Muhammad Pahur Ex.Magistrate in 18th centuary

Politics

People from Khanpur have been comprehensively involved in local, state and national politics as well. In the 2008 national elections there was all local candidates involved. there is few prominent figures involved in the national politics.

Abdul Hameed Khan Lund Baloch
Mirza Abdul Hai
Jam Ghulam Hassan Pahur
Makhdoom Rukun Din
Makhdoom Shahabuddin
Makhdoom Imaduddin
Makhdoom Noor Muhammad
Haji Muhammad Sadiq Pahur
Mian Abdul Sattar
Muhammad Nawaz Rind Baloch
Ahmed Khan Lund Balcoh
Rab Nawaz Khan Khaleja
Iqbal Fareed Koreja
Sardar Jam Muhammad Nawaz Pahur
Sardar Jam Ayyaz Pahur

Major Tribes

The main castes of the district are the Pahur Dashti Baloch,Mughal,Khawaja,Mian,Rajput,Bhatti,Baloch,Arain,Jat,Jam,Abbasi,malik,Jatoi Baloch,mirani,khokhar. patafi. Pahore. Pahoran. Pahur

Sport in Chachran Sharif

Cricket: Sport is widely played in the city, and the community of the city thoroughly enjoys sport as an enjoyable alternative in terms of recreation. The city is home to many talented cricketers of Pakistan who have achieved high levels and later gone on to represent national first-class teams as well as top state-wide clubs. The city once used to host a large cricket ground, which was generally maintained by the Mayor of the city and the town committee as well as prominent members of the city community. However, the muncipilty later demolished the ground and constructed a central park, much to the dismay of some people and their demands.

Famous Places & Tourist Attractions

One of the famous tourist attractions of the city is the Minchan Bund of Chachran Sharif Khawaja Ghulam Fareed Saran was (built in the 18th century for a Khawaja Sb.). The building structure is a blend of multi-cultural architecture, incorporating a typical 18th-century design as well as a traditional touch of both old and modern form of Pakistani architecture.

Education

The Government High School for Girls & Boys is Sepratly providing education in many disciplines. Matric level classes have started in this School. There are so many Private Schools in this city.

Poets

Khawaja Ghulam Fareed was a famous poet of khanpur. He wrote many books of poetry.

Muhammad Bux Saboor Pahur S/o Sardar Khair Muhammad Pahur. His poetry published in karwan Shour printed by Bazme Ahbab Sukkur.

Languages

Siraiki and Punjabi are the major languages that are widely spoken. The national languages of Pakistan, Urdu and English, are also fluently spoken and understood, especially in formal occasions.

Tombs

There are Few famous Darabrs (Tombs) in the surrounding area of Chachran. These tombs are of

Khwaja Ghulam Fareed in Kot Mithan which is almost 20 km from Khanpur.
[[ Shrine Of Bukhari Sahib http://www.chachran.com/shrine_of_bukhari_sahib.html

Famous Personsanlities

Sardar Khair Muhammad Pahur Ex. Magistrate
Abdul Hameed Khan Lund Baloch
Mirza Abdul Hai
Jam Ghulam Hassan Pahur
Makhdoom Rukun Din
Makhdoom Shahabuddin
Makhdoom Imaduddin
Makhdoom Noor Muhammad
Haji Muhammad Sadiq Pahur
Mian Abdul Sattar
Muhammad Nawaz Rind Baloch
Ahmed Khan Lund Balcoh
Rab Nawaz Khan Khaleja
Iqbal Fareed Koreja
Sardar Jam Muhammad Nawaz Pahur
Sardar Jam Ayyaz Pahur
Sardar Muhammad Bux Saboor Pahur Ex. Railway Officer
Sardar Saifullah Pahur Engineer in Toyota Saudi Arabia
Sardar Asadullah Pahur Admin Manager in Private Company
Sadar Abdur Rehman Pahur H.R Manager in Private Company
Syed Ahmedullah Hijazi Sales Manager
Muhammad Muslim Hijazi Webmaster
Abdul Wahab Hijazi Software Engineer
Abdul Hafeez Pahur Hardware Engineer

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