Dera Fateh Khan Explained

Fateh Khan
Settlement Type:Union council and town
Pushpin Map:Pakistan
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Pakistan
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Dera Ghazi Khan District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Population Blank2:Islam, Predominantly:Buddhism and others
Timezone:PST
Utc Offset:+5
Timezone Dst:+6
Coordinates:31.0667°N 113°W
Elevation M:140

Fateh Khan or Dera Fateh Khan is a town and union council of Dera Ghazi Khan District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The town is part of Taunsa Tehsil.[1] It is located at 31°4'0N 70°43'0E and has an altitude of 140 metres (462 feet).

It is named after Dodai mercenary Fateh Khan, son of Malik Sohrab Dodai, who founded the town.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nrb.gov.pk/lg_election/union.asp?district=7&dn=D.G.%20Khan Tehsils & Unions in the District of D.G. Khan - Government of Pakistan
  2. Web site: Baloch tribes of the Saraiki Waseb – by Farooq Miana. April 20, 2010.