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27/07/2025

کیسے 15 منٹ کی heritage ویڈیوز کو 1 منٹ کی reel میں بدل کر، تاریخ، ثقافت، فنِ تعمیر اور AI تصویروں کے ذریعے پیش کیا جا سکتا ہے۔

25/07/2025

The Hidden Stepwell of Wan Bhachran

As part of our 2024 Salt Range Tours, we visited the historic baoli of Wan Bhachran in Mianwali District (32.416967, 71.695814). This stepwell was built in the 16th century by Sher Shah Suri (Most probably). It was made to provide water to travelers, soldiers, and even elephants during long journeys.

The name Wan Bhachran comes from the word "Wan," meaning well, and "Bhachran" refers to the Bhachar tribe who first settled in this area.

We were guided by my mentor, Dr. Muhammad Hameed and our local friend, Sardar Sajawal Khan Naizi, who helped us reach the site. At first, the locals were a bit surprised to see us. But when they saw our love for history and heritage, they warmly welcomed us.

This baoli is beautifully made. It features a round well that is 19.26 feet wide, 100-foot-long stairs leading down, and two tall minarets (resembling a Kos Minar) that helped travelers locate it from a distance. There are also underground rooms for resting.

A few years ago, this place was in terrible condition. It was full of garbage and dirty water. But thanks to the efforts of archaeology departments, it has now been cleaned and restored. Visitors can now go all the way to the bottom of the baoli safely.

To show you the change, I am also sharing old photos taken by my senior, Ali Usman Baig. They show how this place looked before the restoration.

Special thanks to Sajawal bhai and the people of Wan Bhachran for keeping this story alive.

21/07/2025

لاہور ایک ایسا باغ جو اب تو موجود نہیں، مگر اس کی نشانیاں آج بھی علاقے میں بکھری ہوئی ہیں۔
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21/07/2025

سلطانِ ہند قطب الدین ایبک کی لاہور میں پولو کھیلتے ہوئے گھوڑے سے گر کر مرنے کی خبر دہلی دربار پہنچاتے ہوئے۔ البتہ AI نے لاہور ہی میں قطب مینار بنا دیا 🤣

19/07/2025

لاہور قلعے کی تعمیر کے حوالے سے بادشاہ اکبر کو مفید مشورے دیتے ہوئے 🤣

18/07/2025

A lost garden of Lahore.

18/07/2025

Rediscovering Bhera’s Forgotten Baoliwala Temple

Before this visit, I only knew Bhera as a convenient motorway stop for Qayaam-o-Taam (قیام و طعام). But during a short walk through the town, I discovered a city rich in forgotten heritage.

Among its hidden gems stands the Baoliwala Temple, built in the 1920s by a wealthy Hindu family, about two decades before Partition. Located just outside the city (32°29'24.64"N, 72°54'2.08"E), near the River Jhelum, the temple was named after a baoli (stepwell), now lost to floods. However, the structure itself suggests otherwise, as baolis were typically built during the Mughal or later periods, while this is clearly a modern-era construction.

Abandoned after the Hindu community migrated during Partition, the temple still reflects elements of Nagara-style Hindu architecture. Its Shikhara (spire) rises above the ruins, and the Garbhagriha (sanctum) where the deity’s idol once stood has collapsed. A Pradakshina patha (ritual gallery) encircles it, and broken stairways hint at a lost Mandapa. Basement rooms for Pujaris and faded niches for idols also remain.

I explored this temple as the final site of the Salt Range Study Tour in 2024, alongside my mentor, Dr. Muhammad Hameed. In this regard, our local citizen, Imran Qasim, provided generous help and guidance, making our visit smoother and more insightful. As evening fell, I met an elderly wrestler who manages the nearby Akhaara (wrestling arena). His presence brought a human connection to this quiet, abandoned space. It was also the first temple I had ever entered at night, a strangely unfamiliar yet moving experience.

15/07/2025

لاہور کے علاقے اچھرہ کی تاریخ۔ عنایت اللہ خان مشرقی کی خاکسار تحریک اور انکی رینالٹ (Renault) 1926 کار

14/07/2025

The Lion of Punjab is sharing the soul of his land.

11/07/2025

مال روڈ کی تعمیر کے دوران سر گنگا رام سے ملاقات 😁

10/07/2025

TOURIST VS EXPLORER

09/07/2025

جھنگ شہر میں موجود ہندوؤں اور سکھوں کی قدیم عبادت گاہیں، جو ماضی کی مذہبی ہم آہنگی اور تہذیبی ورثے کی اہم علامت ہیں۔

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