- Kalabagh
Kalabagh (Urdu: کالا باغ ) a town and Union Council of
Mianwali District in the Punjab province ofPakistan [ [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 theKalabagh Dam . It is also famous for its red hills of the salt range and scenic view of theIndus River traversing through the hills. It also produces handicrafts especially footwear andMakhadi Halwa History
Kalabagh became small state ruled by
Nawab after the collapse ofMughal Empire .Sikh s conquered the Kalabagh state in1822 but later British restored the Kalabagh state after they defeated the Sikhs inSecond Anglo-Sikh War of1848 &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 ofWest Pakistan References
See also
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Kalabagh Dam
*Nawab of Kalabagh
*Baghochi
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