Rawalpindi - Wikipedia Following Punjab's annexation by the East India Company in 1849, Rawalpindi — located close to Murree, the newly-established summer capital of Punjab — became the largest garrison town of the Northern Command of the British Indian Army with the establishment of the Rawalpindi Cantonment
Rawalpindi | Map, History, Facts | Britannica It was the capital of Pakistan from 1959 to 1969 The city lies on the Potwar Plateau 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Islamabad, the national capital Rawalpindi (“Village of Rawals”) occupies the site of an old village inhabited by the Rawals, a group of yogis (ascetics)
8 Best Things to Do in Rawalpindi, Pakistan (2026) You will find the best things to do in Rawalpindi, along with insider tips and everything you need to know before heading here, in this detailed guide Let’s dive right into it!
Rawalpindi Map - Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan - Mapcarta Rawalpindi is a city of 2 1 million people in Pakistan It is a bustling town strategically located between the Punjab and Azad Kashmir It has a strong colonial influence and possesses a large military cantonment with the headquarters of the Pakistan Army
Welcome to Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi Ayub National Park formerly known as 'Topi Rakh' (keep the hat on) is located between the Murree Brewery Co and Grand Trunk Road It covers an area of about 2,300 acres (930 ha) and has a play area, lake with boating facility, an aquarium, a garden-restaurant and an open-air theater
Rawalpindi – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Rawalpindi is a city of 2 1 million people (2017) in Pakistan It is a bustling town strategically located between the Punjab and Azad Kashmir It has a strong colonial influence and possesses a large military cantonment with the headquarters of the Pakistan Army It is the sister city of Islamabad, essentially its older sister
Top 15 Places In Rawalpindi You Must Visit - Best Pindi Tour Rawalpindi is located on the Potohar plateau and is famous for its ancient Buddhist heritage, especially the neighboring UNESCO World Heritage city of Taxila The city was destroyed during Mahmud of Ghazni’s conquest and subsequently captured by the Gakhars in 1493
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