Kalabagh

Kalabagh (Urdu: کالا باغ ) a town and Union Council of Mianwali District in the Punjab province of Pakistan [ [http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=19&dn=Mianwali Tehsils & Unions in the District of Mianwali - Government of Pakistan] ] . It is located on the western bank of Indus River. It is the site of the Kalabagh Dam. It is also famous for its red hills of the salt range and scenic view of the Indus River traversing through the hills. It also produces handicrafts especially footwear and Makhadi Halwa

History

Kalabagh became small state ruled by Nawab after the collapse of Mughal Empire. Sikhs conquered the Kalabagh state in 1822 but later British restored the Kalabagh state after they defeated the Sikhs in Second Anglo-Sikh War of 1848 & 1849.

Historically Kalabagh remained a famous Awan stronghold in the district and Malik Ata Muhammad Khan (father of Malik Amir Muhammad Khan) was declared "Khan Bahadur" during the colonial period.After the independence of Pakistan the Nawab of Kalabagh, Malik Amir Muhammad Khan became governor of West Pakistan

References

See also

* Kalabagh Dam
* Nawab of Kalabagh
* Baghochi