The word "Punjab" is made up of two Persian
words 'Panj' and 'Aab'. Panj means five and Aab means
water. This name was probably given to this land possibly
in an era when this region came into close contact with
Persia. The Punjab was known as land
of five rivers because of the five rivers that ran through
it. They are Indus, Ravi, Beas, Sutlaj and Ghaggar. It
was the granary of undivided India with its burgeoning
fields watered by a network of canals. Punjab falls into
two regions, the Shivaliks and the Plain.
Punjab, the chief wheat producing area of the country,
is the overland entry point into India. The state is
also known for its production of sports and hosiery goods.
The holiest shrine for the Sikhs is the Golden
Temple in Amritsar, so called because the dome
is covered with gold leaf. Home of the severely proud
and independent sikhs, the state of Punjab is steeped
in history and culture of India. For centuries, the Sikh
warriors have provided the fighting force for armies
of the great kings of India, British Raj and now the
people of United India. Through sheer hard work, the
men and women of Punjab have turned this into one the
greenest states in India. Universally famous for their
diligence, they have done much to contribute to the welfare
of India.
Much of Punjab came under Pakistan after the partition
of India in 1947. Today, its vigorous and prosperous
people have spread all over India, often as transporters
and traders associated with motor accessories.
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