Hidden History of Chakwal चकवाल की अनकही कहानी

Hidden History of Chakwal: This is one of the oldest cities in Punjab. It has a rich history that even predates most of other cities in the entire subcontinent. It is also a place known for the discovery of fossils which are millions of years old. Fossils of the Lower Palaeolithic age were found here. Traces of human settlement are also found here, which date between 8000 BC and 4000 BC. Archaeological Surveys have suggested that there are more than 20 sites around the area. There is little known about Chakwal for the next two millennia, but the place was known in history once again with the founder of the Mughal Empire, Babur’s invasion of Punjab. He stayed at Kalar Kahar, praising its beauty and building a garden here, known as Bagh e Safa. His army carved out a throne for him from stones near the lake in Kalar Kahar. He also settled tribes here, which are still residing here. These tribes also played an important role during the Afghan-Sikh wars and later Khalsa Raj under Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. Chakwal territory is also known as Dhanni or Dhani territory with its distinct Punjabi dialect. It is also famous for its horses. It is known as the Martial area in Punjab with a tradition of joining the armed forces since the British Raj. Khudad Khan, the first Victoria Cross in India, also belonged to a village in Chakwal. Villages like Dulmial are known as the home of gunners. Chakwal also had a significant number of Hindu and Sikh population in 1947 but they all migrated to India. This video explores this untold story of Chakwal with historical sources and references. It traces its story from the Stone Age, Mughal period, sikh era, British era, and then to modern times. --- Chakwal, Pakistan is one of South Asia’s oldest continuously inhabited regions, where the story of human civilization stretches back millions of years. This fascinating historical documentary explores the Stone Age settlements, Soan Valley Civilization, prehistoric fossils, Katas Raj Temples, Alexander the Great’s invasion, Mahabharata connections, Hindu Shahis, Mughal Empire, Babur’s arrival, Sikh Empire, British Raj, Partition of 1947, ancient forts, Buddhist heritage, Sufi shrines, Kallar Kahar, Choa Saidan Shah, martial traditions, and archaeological discoveries that shaped this extraordinary land. From 20-million-year-old fossils to legendary temples, medieval kingdoms, historic battles, and breathtaking landscapes, this comprehensive history of Chakwal uncovers the hidden heritage of Pakistan through verified historical accounts, making it an essential watch for anyone passionate about Pakistan history, ancient civilizations, archaeology, lost kingdoms, historical tourism, South Asian heritage, and forgotten historical places. key moments: 00:00 Introduction 01:51 Soan Civilization & Fossils found in Chakwal 03:29 Katas Raj Temple History 05:48 Alexander in Chakwal 07:11 Dhanni Valley & Culture 08:53 Mair Minhas & Chakwal 09:37 Janjua Rajputs & Chakwal 11:51 Kalar Kahar History 14:24 Chakwal under Sikh Rule 16:08 Battle of Chillianwala & Tribes in Chakwal 17:47 Why Chakwal was known as Martial Area? 18:58 Dhanni Horses 19:26 1947 Partition & Chakwal 21:01 Malot Fort, Samarqand Fort & Kusak Fort 22:42 Choa Sedan Shah History #Chakwal #Chakwalcity #ChakwalHistory #RiverSoan #SoanCivilization #RiverSoanCivilisation #ChakwalFossils #StoneAgePAkistan #LowerPaleolithicAge #ArcheologicalSurveyChakwal #Prehistoricsiteschakwal #MehroPelo #KatasRajTemple #Satghara #KatasRajLake #katasrajStupa #harisinghnalwahaveli #lordshiva #katasrajpond #hinduism #alexanderthegreat #rajaambhi #Alexandervsporus #HinduShahis #hindushahirajas #dhaniterritory #dhaniarea #Nandana #bhera #bhoun #kalarkahar #neela #dhudhial #bhein #bharpor #rajadahir #mahabharat #Darupadnagar #thohawalapind #chanakiya #awancastehistory #kassarcastehistory #kahotcastehistory #jatcastehistory #mughalcastehistory #mairminhasrajput #janjuacastehistory #janjuarajputs #rajabaghiardev #rajabagherdev #ghakkars #janjuaghakkarfights #ahmedshahdurrani #afghansikhwars #afghanattacksindia #anglosikhwars #Secondanglosikhwars #battleofchillianwala #battleofgujrat #khudadkhan #khudadkhanvillage #dulmialvillage #dulmialgun #sardarchetsinghmunday #manmohansingh #khalsahighschoolchakwal #sardarmotasinghneela #malotfort #samarkandfort #kusakfort #fortsofchakwal #chakwalforts #chahalabdal #pehalwanrewi #choasedanshah #choasaidanshah #sakhisaidanshah History of Chakwal Pakistan, , Ancient history of Chakwal, Katas Raj Temple history, Soan Valley Civilization, Pakistan oldest historical city, Chakwal archaeological discoveries, Stone Age in Pakistan, Alexander the Great in Pakistan, Babur in Chakwal, Mughal history of Chakwal, Kallar Kahar history, Choa Saidan Shah history, Ancient forts in Chakwal, Malot Fort history, Pakistan history documentary, Historical places in Chakwal, Hidden historical places in Pakistan, Pakistan archaeology documentary, Partition of 1947 Chakwal,