Multan مُلتان

Multan (Urdu/Saraiki/Punjabi: مُلتان) is a city in the province of Punjab in Pakistan. It covers an area of 3,721 sq km (1,437 sq mi) and has a population of about 3.1 million people. It has been variously stated as between the third to fifth largest city in the country.

Multan is an ancient city. It was mentioned in the Hindu epic of Mahabharata as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Trigarta. It is also known by various other names including Kashtpur, Bagpur and Sanahpur, to name a few. The city was conquered by the Arab-Muslim army of Muhammad bin Qasim in AD 712, which introduced Muslim rule and eventual convertion to the population.

Visitors to Multan will find a high number of ornate mausoleums and shrines to Sufi Muslim saints. For that reason, the city is often known in the country as the City of Saints. There are also bazaars where you can watch the daily life of the people.

Visiting Multan

There are flights to Multan from major cities in Pakistan. There are also train services connecting it with every major city in the country.

Places of Interest in Multan

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