Kallar Syedan Explained

Kallar Syedan
Settlement Type:City
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Rawalpindi District
Subdivision Type3:Tehsil
Subdivision Name3:Kallar Syedan Tehsil
Subdivision Type4:Capital City
Subdivision Name4:Kallar Syedan
Subdivision Type5:Towns
Subdivision Name5:15
Subdivision Type6:Union councils
Subdivision Name6:11
Leader Title1:Naib Nazim
Elevation M:520
Timezone:PST
Utc Offset:+5
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:47520
Area Code:051

Kallar Syedan (Punjabi/Urdu: {{nq|کلر سیداں) is a city located in Punjab, Pakistan, and is the headquarters of the Kallar Syedan Tehsil.

History

Kallar Syedan's existence dates back approximately 1,200 years. The town rose to prominence during Sikh rule, evident today from the havelis (townhouses), gurdwaras (temples) and small fortresses that can be found around the Rawalpindi district. Krishna Temple is an example of a Hindu temple built during Sikh rule.[1]

The Bedi Mahal palace was built by Baba Khem Singh Bedi in the latter half of the 19th century.[2] According to records, Baba Khem Singh assisted the British Raj in suppressing a rebellion in Gugera, a town near the Okara district during the 1857 Indian mutiny. In recognition of his services, he was appointed magistrate in 1877 and was later nominated to the Viceroy's Legislative Council in 1893. After the division of India and Pakistan, the palace was transformed into a boy's high school named Kallar Syedan.[3]

Transport

Road

Kallar Syedan is located on the N-38 Kallar Syedan Road from Rawalpindi to Azad Kashmir. Kallar Syedan Road links the east of the city to Choha Khalsa and Dadyal Tehsil of Azad Kashmir. Kallar Syedan Bypass is a newly built road south of the city.[4]

Bus and minibus

Local services also provide extensive bus and van routes around the local towns, and smaller shuttles travel around the villages in the surrounding area. There are also services to Rawalpindi[5] and Islamabad.[6]

Places of interest

Notable people

Weather

Notes and References

  1. News: Kallar Syedan’s Krishna temple: Precious heritage in ruins. 2015-01-01. Free Hindi e-books. 2018-06-01. en-US.
  2. Web site: Mardana Mian Mir descendants. www.info-sikh.com. 2018-06-01.
  3. Web site: Government Boys High School KALAR SYEDAN, KALLAR SYEDAN, KALLAR SYEDAN. schoolinglog.com. www.schoolinglog.com. 2018-06-01.
  4. Web site: Kallar Syedan Bypass, Punjab. pakistan-streets.openalfa.com.
  5. Web site: Raja Bazaar-Kallar Syedan transport service allegedly overcharging commuters.
  6. Web site: Transporters fleece commuters. 10 March 2003.