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Sahiwal Tehsil (Punjabi,Urdu: تحصِيل ساہِيوال), is a subdivision (Tehsil) of Sargodha District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is approx. 40 km from Sargodha at main Sargodha-Multan highway. It is administratively subdivided into 14 Union Councils, two of which form the Tehsil capital Sahiwal. The population of the city is 407,487(2023 estimate) most being Muslim and speak the Punjabi language. Jehlum River passes nearby.

History, Geography and Background

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According to the research of the archeologists, Tehsil Sahiwal is settled before BC. But it continued to deteriorate with the passage of time. Its centuries-old ruins, mounds and other artifacts proving that this region was repeatedly destroyed; however, the present city Sahiwal was inhibited about 570 years ago. The tribe Jhammat was inhibited here for the last 22 generations, and Sahiwal was named after the name of a person Sahi of Jhammat Tribe. Two hundred years later after the establishment of city Sahiwal another Baloch tribe dominated here, it entered into the region from Arabia via Iran (Khorasan). There are six gates at the intersection of the city that are renowned for their architecture. These doors are called Lahori Darvaza that is known as Khooni Darvaza (When Ranjeet Singh invaded the city and bloodshed occurred near the Lahori Gate so it was called Khooni Gate), Kashmiri Darvaza (Door), Peshawari Darvaza also called Jhammati Darvaza, Kabli Darvaza, Mastana Dargahi Darvaza, and Multani Darvaza. Now Sahiwal city has spread, however, the old city is surrounded by a strong wall and only the inner gates of the city have to be used for mobility. The walls and entrances around the city remain for centuries due to strong and ancient architecture but due to unlawful encroachment by the citizens the beauty of the city has faded. Before the emergence of Pakistan, Sahiwal was the center of Hindu traders. Hindu community lived along with Muslims in it and there were many temples and Hindu worship places in the city. The idols in the dunes and ruins also indicate that Hinduism was the earliest religion of the region.After the emergence of Pakistan, the Hindus migrated to India, but their places of worship and houses of the Hindu community are still present here. Sahiwal is considered one of the cities where the tombs belonging to Hindus still exist. Recently, an Indian Sikh citizen visited his school and old town. An exploration of history reveals that Sher Shah Soori was here in the pursuit of Hamayun and stayed here and during his stay, he constructed a Mosque, later it was known as Sher Shah Soori Mosque.

Geographically, Sahiwal was spread on a big area consisting of three big mounds was located on the brink of River Jhelum. The name of the biggest mound of the ruins were known as Panj Peer, and there was a sitting place of a saint named Hayat Almeer on top of Mound. The second mound interprets 2500 old cultures of the city whereas the third mound is called Gardwani Marri having much ancient Hindu civilization. After digging there were found signs of Hindu Temples, shrines, and residential areas. According to archeologists the city Sahiwal was already inhabited when Alexander attacked the subcontinent. The inhabitants of the destroyed city together with the army of Raja Porus tried to stop the mounting steps of Alexander the Great.

Being on the brink of river Jhelum, people used to farm, transaction occurs under the Barter System. On the West side of the dunes, there were signs of a huge cave which was supposedly the entrance door to the wrecked city. Despite the public humiliation and climatic change, there is still a 70-foot high mound there. With reference to history, Nehang, an area of Sahiwal has much importance. Tibba Panj Peer situated in Nehang was denoted by the name of renowned saint Hayat Almeer. The place Panj Peer was the center of attention for the people, furthermore, an Urs has been celebrated here on January 15, 16 every year. There are 9 yards graves besides Hayat Almeer. It is interesting to note there saints were not tall in stature but the pilgrims of Panj Peer used to make long graves to highlight the importance of their Saints. For Hindus, these graves had much importance because of their faith they used to attribute them to five Pandas.

Local Politics

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It is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, as well as its vibrant political landscape. The city has been the site of several important political movements and has been home to many influential political leaders over the years.

One significant event that has had a lasting impact on the politics of Sahiwal was the mass migration of people from India to Pakistan during the partition in 1947. Many families, like Rajputs, and Jatts relocated in Sahiwal and other parts of Pakistan, after the 1947.

Family of Silavis( Sial Sharif) has a significant role and in a renowned family.Sahibzada Ghulam Nizam udeen sialvi remained MPA of pp-37 tehsil sahiwal from 2013 to 2018.Futhermote,his father ghulam naseer udeen sialvi elected MPA for three times from 1985-1993. This has an important contribution to the politics and religion of Sahiwal. Another family that has had a significant impact on the local politics of Sahiwal is the Balouch family, which is headed by Sardar Mubarik Khan. The Balouch family has been involved in politics for several generations and has played a key role in shaping the political landscape of the city. The sons of Sardar Mubarik Khan are actively involved in local politics and have been instrumental in promoting social and economic development in the area.

Administration

The Tehsil of Sahiwal is administratively subdivided into 14 Union Councils, these are:

• Azmatwala
• Dera Jara
• Farooka (Urban)
• Jahanian Shah
• Kudlathi Ara
• Lakhiwal Sharif
• Majoka
• Radhan
• Sahiwal-I
• Sahiwal-II
• Sajoka
• Sial Sharif
• Thati Jalal
• Vijh

References

1. ^ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Sargodha". nrb.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
2. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=indian+sikh+in+sargodha

v t e Neighbourhoods of Sargodha
Administrations: Sargodha Division and Sargodha District
Tehsils	Bhera Bhalwal Kot Momin Sahiwal Sargodha Shahpur Silanwali
Cities	Bhera Bhalwal Kot Momin Sahiwal Sargodha (capital) Sargodha Cantt. Shahpur Silanwali
Towns & councils	Bakhar Bar Behak Maken Chak 104 NB Chak 21 SB Chawa Purana Bhalwal Jalpana Khan Muhammad Wala Lakhiwal Sharif Phularwan Sardar Pur Noon Shah Nikdur Takht Hazara
Localities	Ahli Kamboh Alipur Noon Aminabad Noon Bhikhi Khurd Chak 36 NB Chak 124 NB Chak 128 NB Chak 147/148 NB Chak 130 Chak 132 SB Chak Mangla Chak 169 NB Chak 129 Chak 71 NB Chak 2 NB Davis Pur (tibi wala) Hadda Hathiwind Haveli Majoka Islam Pur Lokari Jahanawala Jalalabad Jhawarian Kohlian Korey Koot Kot Kamboh Langar Makhdoom Miani Mona Punjab Nurpur Noon Pind Rahim Shah Pind Ranjha Sial Sharif Tangowali Sumlanwala Zaffer Abad Noon
Website: Sargodha District at NRB

v t e Tehsils of Punjab
Bahawalpur	Bahawalnagar Bahawalnagar Chishtian Fort Abbas Haroonabad Minchinabad Bahawalpur Ahmadpur East Bahawalpur City Bahawalpur Saddar Hasilpur Khairpur Tamiwali Yazman Rahim Yar Khan Khanpur Liaquatpur Rahim Yar Khan Sadiqabad
Dera Ghazi Khan	Dera Ghazi Khan De-Excluded Area D.G. Khan Dera Ghazi Khan Kot Chutta Kot Addu Chowk Sarwar Shaheed Kot Addu Layyah Chaubara Karor Lal Esan Layyah Muzaffargarh Alipur Jatoi Muzaffargarh Rajanpur De-Excluded Area Rajanpur Jampur Rajanpur Rojhan Taunsa Taunsa
Faisalabad	Chiniot Bhawana Chiniot Lalian Faisalabad Chak Jhumra Faisalabad City Faisalabad Sadar Jaranwala Sammundri Tandlianwala Jhang Athara Hazari Ahmadpur Sial Jhang Shorkot Toba Tek Singh Gojra Kamalia Pirmahal Toba Tek Singh
Gujranwala	Gujranwala Gujranwala City Gujranwala Saddar Kamoke Nowshera Virkan Narowal Narowal Shakargarh Zafarwal Sialkot Daska Pasrur Sambrial Sialkot
Gujrat	Gujrat Gujrat Kharian Kunjah Sarai Alamgir Jalalpur Jattan Hafizabad Hafizabad Pindi Bhattian Mandi Bahauddin Malakwal Mandi Bahauddin Phalia Wazirabad Ali Pur Chatta Wazirabad
Lahore	Kasur Chunian Kasur Kot Radha Kishan Pattoki Lahore Lahore Cantt Lahore City Model Town Raiwind Shalimar Nankana Sahib Nankana Sahib Sangla Hill Shah Kot Sheikhupura Firozewala Muridke Safdarabad Sharak Pur Sheikhupura
Multan	Khanewal Jahanian Kabirwala Khanewal Mian Channu Lodhran Dunyapur Kahror Pacca Lodhran Multan Jalalpur Pirwala Multan City Multan Saddar Shujabad Vehari Burewala Mailsi Vehari
Rawalpindi	Attock Attock Fateh Jang Hasan Abdal Hazro Jand Pindi Gheb Chakwal Chakwal Choa Saidan Shah Kallar Kahar Jhelum Dina Jhelum Pind Dadan Khan Sohawa Murree Kotli Sattian Murree Rawalpindi Rawalpindi Gujar Khan Kahuta Kallar Sayyedan Taxila Talagang Lawa Talagang Multan khurd
Sahiwal	Okara Depalpur Okara Renala Khurd Pakpattan Arifwala Pakpattan Sahiwal Chichawatni Sahiwal
Sargodha	Bhakkar Bhakkar Darya Khan Kalur Kot Mankera Khushab Khushab Nurpur Thal Quaidabad Mianwali Isa Khel Mianwali Piplan Sargodha Bhalwal Bhera Kot Momin Sahiwal Sargodha Shahpur Sillanwali

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