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Rawalpindi

Its historic landmarks make this a popular spot for tourists.

Date Of Built: 1037–1040        

Metropolitan (2013) Population Ranking in Pakistan: 2end  

Area: 259 km2

Union Councils in Rawalpindi: 120

Rawalpindi height from sea level:  508 M

Population:         City        2,098,231            

Rawalpindi          (Known as the City of Military)

Rawalpindi postal code:46000.

Rawalpindi commonly known as Pindi, is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The word "Rawalpindi" consists of two Punjabi words; Rawal, and Pindi. Rawalpindi is adjacent to Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the "twin cities" on account strong social and economic links between the cities. Rawalpindi is the fourth-largest city in Pakistan by population, while the larger Islamabad Rawalpindi metropolitan area is the country's third-largest metropolitan area.

Rawalpindi is located on the Pothohar Plateau, known for its ancient Buddhist heritage, especially in the neighboring town of Taxila - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was destroyed during the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni before being taken over by Gakhars in 1493. In 1765, the ruling Gakhars were defeated as the city came under Sikh rule, and eventually became a major city within the Sikh Empire based in Lahore. The city fell to the British Raj in 1849, and in 1851 became the largest garrison town for the British Indian Army. Following the partition of British India in 1947, the city became home to the headquarters of Pakistan Army hence retaining its status as a major military city.

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