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| '''Ghawari''' (sometimes called Ghowari, Gowari, Oaree, Wali, and Gwali |
'''Ghawari''' (sometimes called Ghowari, Gowari, Oaree, Wali, and Gwali) is a small agricultural town and oasis in ], ], ]. It lies on the ] about {{convert|14|mi}} east of ] and {{convert|45.5|mi}} southeast of ]. There is a suspension bridge over the Shyok in the southeast of the town which leads to ] on the other side of the river.<ref>, Google Maps</ref> It is well known as a center of Islamic scholarship and learning and for its production of cherries and associated festival. Also includes many picnic spots and view points. | ||
| == |
==History== | ||
| The population of Ghawari district at the end of the 19th century was 19,445 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fn8C6u8iPQsC&q=Ghowari&dq=Ghowari|title=Minutes of Evidence Taken by the Indian Plague Commission with Appendices, Volume 1|year=1900|publisher=Indian Plague Commission, H.M. Stationery Office, 1900|page=88}}</ref> In 1951, Ghawari itself had a population of 1691 people.<ref>Banat Gul Afridi: ''Baltistan in History'' (1988). Peshawar.</ref> | |||
| The people of Ghawari are all Muslim and belong to the Ahl-e-Hadees ,shia and noorbakhsaa sects of Islam. Jamia Daru Uloom Baltistan is also located in Ghawari. The Jamia Darul Uloom Baltistan Ghowari is First & Great Islamic University in Gilgit Baltistan. The Jamia provides shelter and food to poor people and needy students of Baltistan and has a network of Projects for the Welfare of People of Baltistan. This institution is considered a headquarters for the supervision of Salafis of Baltistan. A number of students who have completed their education from this institution are serving throughout the country and at international level. But the top ranked molanas of the region have created monopoly all over the district and educational institutions. They are rich as well as authoritative in term of dictatorship. | |||
| ==Ghowari Tauheedabad Farm House== | |||
| One of the most noted feature of ghowari is due to its "Tauheedabad Farm House" located at Manjhar,Ghowari. A large number of fruits and especially cherry is exported to other cities of Pakistan from this farm house. | |||
| ==Livestock== | |||
| Another important and well-known development in the hub of Ghowari is due to its livestock, where a number of cows are kept to produce quality milk. The milk is exported in different parts of Ghowari as well as Skardu city.the "OX" is also kept for repordection for public cows. | |||
| ==Population and culture== | |||
| The most populated and big valley in Ghanche District in North Pakistan. Due to suitable climate and gate way of ] valley Ghowari is the most attraction and growing valley in Khaplu Region. The population of this valley is approximately 5000 houses. There is one Government high school for boys ,one for girls and college for girls. Most of the students are gaining education from other cities of Pakistan due to less facility of institutional situation in this area. | |||
| Ghowari was first called to the Oaree in 1842 by John Walter after the details of ] on behalf of the East India Company created map "Kashmir; With its passport; Ladak and Little Tibet, the Mountain Course of the Indus, and the Alpine Pajab generally "below. Map of Francke (1926) the site is listed as a Wali. In 1951, the population was 1621 persons. In 1961 1691 people were counted (Afridi (Ghawari), p. 278). Today that number is expected to be considerably larger, approximately 12,000. | |||
| In historical sources is Gowari only a mention in connection with events from 1811. Ladakhi troops advanced as far as Kuru Kuru and arranged and Gowari (Va-le) in its domain. | |||
| The new main road connecting the western and eastern Baltistan runs along the left side of the river by Shayok Gowari, which led to the establishment of numerous businesses along the new link road. The old center is a few hundred meters from the new road and away from road traffic between Skardu and Khaplu untouched. Here is also an old -Khanqa prayer hall, which is immediately adjacent to the old town square. A | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| *Banat Gul Afridi: Baltistan in History. Peshawar 1988th | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| * | * | ||
| {{Ghanche District}} | |||
| {{Unreferenced|date=November 2010}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:02, 23 April 2024
Town in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan| Ghawari | |
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| Town | |
 Ghowari University | |
  GhawariLocation in the Gilgit Baltistan regionShow map of Gilgit Baltistan GhawariGhawari (Pakistan)Show map of Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 35°11′1″N 76°03′33″E / 35.18361°N 76.05917°E / 35.18361; 76.05917 | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| District | Ghanche |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (GMT+6) |
Ghawari (sometimes called Ghowari, Gowari, Oaree, Wali, and Gwali) is a small agricultural town and oasis in Ghanche District, Baltistan, Pakistan. It lies on the Shyok River about 14 miles (23 km) east of Sermik and 45.5 miles (73.2 km) southeast of Skardu. There is a suspension bridge over the Shyok in the southeast of the town which leads to Kuroo on the other side of the river. It is well known as a center of Islamic scholarship and learning and for its production of cherries and associated festival. Also includes many picnic spots and view points.
History
The population of Ghawari district at the end of the 19th century was 19,445 people. In 1951, Ghawari itself had a population of 1691 people.
References
- Ghawari, Google Maps
- "Minutes of Evidence Taken by the Indian Plague Commission with Appendices, Volume 1". Indian Plague Commission, H.M. Stationery Office, 1900. 1900. p. 88.
- Banat Gul Afridi: Baltistan in History (1988). Peshawar.
External links
| Ghanche District | |
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| Populated places | |
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