City in Punjab, Pakistan
Luddan لُڈّن | |
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Coordinates: 29°53′46″N 72°33′31″E / 29.89611°N 72.55861°E / 29.89611; 72.55861 | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
District | Vehari District |
Luddan (Urdu: لُڈّن), is a town located on the bank of the Sutlej in Vehari District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is about 27 km (17 mi) away from the city of Vehari and 24 km away from Hasilpur. Luddan is a rich agricultural area, with cotton, maize, rice, tobacco and sugarcane being major crops. Mumtaz Daultana, former Chief Minister of Punjab (1951-1953) was born here.
Doltana (or Daulatana) family of Luddan was the forefront in the Pakistan Movement.
The main tribes of Luddan are Kamlana,Sukhera, Kharal, Arain, Lakhwera, Daultana, Joiyas, Sargana, Gazar, Taili, Khokhar, Tajwana, Tawana, Dhuddy, Machy, Sahbzaada, Meo, Channar, Bhatti, and Souroo.
References
- webmaster (19 April 2021). "Noted Pakistani poet, academic passes away". Noted Pakistani poet, academic passes away. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- "Important Places | Vehari". vehari.punjab.gov.pk. Retrieved 5 August 2023.