Wan Bhachran

Wan Bhachran is a town and Union Council, an administrative subdivision, 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 part of Mianwali tehsil. The word 'Wan' means 'a well' in Saraiki language whereas 'Bhachran' refers to the Bhachar clan that is prevalent in this part of the region.

History

Wan Bhachran is known for one of the famous wells built by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th centuary, for his troops. The well is in a dilapidated condition now and should be preserved as a historical site.

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