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The famous writer of Jhelum District Anjum Sultan Shahbaz records some stories of the name Jhelum in his book Tareekh-e-Jhelum as: [8] Many writers have different opinions about the name of Jhelum. One reason is that in ancient days Jhelum was known as Jalham. The word Jhelum is reportedly derived from the words Jal (pure water) and Ham (snow).
The Battle of the Hydaspes also known as Battle of Jhelum, or First Battle of Jhelum, was fought between Alexander the Great and Porus in May of 326 BCE. It took place on the banks of the Hydaspes River in what is now the Punjab province of Pakistan, [ 17 ] as part of Alexander's Indian campaign .
A lectern inside St. John's Church Jhelum the church commemorates the 35 soldiers of the 24th regiment of Foot killed during the mutiny. Among the dead was Captain Francis Spring, the eldest son of Colonel William Spring. St. John's Church is located in Jhelum Cantonment, now part of Pakistan, beside the river Jhelum. It was built in 1860 and ...
Jhelum (/ ˈ dʒ eɪ l ə m /; جِہْلَم; Urdu: [d͡ʒeɦˈləm]) is a city, located along the western bank of the Jhelum River, in Punjab, Pakistan.It is the 21st largest city in Punjab and 31st largest in Pakistan, by population.
The Jhelum River [a] is a major river in South Asia, flowing through India and Pakistan, and is the westernmost of the five major rivers of the Punjab region. It originates at Verinag and flows through the Indian-administered territory of Jammu and Kashmir , into Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir , then the Pakistani province of Punjab .
Old bridge over Chenab river at Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir Jhelum River in Srinagar. The major rivers in Jammu and Kashmir are : Brengi River or Bringhi River; Chenab River; Dudhganga - is a tributary of the Jhelum that flows from Ludurmarg and rises in the central Pir Panjal range near Tatakooti Peak. Two mountain streams, the Sangesafed and ...
The Mangla Dam (Urdu: منگلا بند) is a multipurpose dam situated on the Jhelum River, lying in the Mirpur District of Azad Kashmir and the Jhelum District in Punjab, Pakistan. [1] [3] It is the sixth-largest dam in the world. The village of Mangla, which sits at the mouth of the dam, serves as its namesake.
Jhelum (Urdu, Punjabi: جہلم) is a city located in northern Punjab, Pakistan. It is the headquarter of Jhelum District and is geographically situated along the historical Jhelum River . In the past few years, the city has experienced rapid expansion and has become a vibrant economic and cultural center.