How did Rawalpindi gets its name?

Sir Alexander Cunningham identified ruins on the site of the Rawalpindi Cantonment as the ancient city of Ganjipur (or Gajnipur), the capital of the Bhatti tribe in the ages preceding the Christian era. Rawalpindi received its name from early Bhatti Rajput rulers in the region.

What is the original name of Rawalpindi?

Rawalpindi (Hindi:रावलपिंडी, (Urdu, Punjabi: راولپنڈی) is a city and district in Punjab province of Pakistan. Its ancient name was Shahdheri.

What is the meaning of Rawalpindi?

Rawalpindinoun. an ancient city in northeastern Pakistan; served as capital of Pakistan while Islamabad was being built.

Was Rawalpindi ever a capital of Pakistan?

Rawalpindi, city, Punjab province, northern Pakistan. It was the capital of Pakistan from 1959 to 1969. The city lies on the Potwar Plateau 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Islamabad, the national capital. Bazaar in Rawalpindi, Pak.

What is Pindi known for?

Rawalpindi is an important administrative, commercial, and industrial centre. Its industries include locomotive works, gasworks, an oil refinery, sawmills, an iron foundry, a brewery, and cotton, hosiery, and textile mills; it also produces shoes, leather goods, pottery, newsprint, and tents.

Is Rawalpindi capital of Pakistan?

Islamabad, city, capital of Pakistan, on the Potwar Plateau, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Rawalpindi, the former interim capital.

Why Islamabad and Rawalpindi are called Twin Cities?

Rawalpindi is adjacent to Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the “twin cities” on account of strong social and economic links between the cities. The city was conquered by the British Raj in 1849, and in 1851 became the largest garrison town of the British Indian Army.

Does Pindi have snow?

Winter (December through February) The average high during this season is between 72.4°F (22.4°C) and 61.6°F (16.4°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 6 times per month.

When was Rawalpindi made?

1867
Rawalpindi was incorporated as a municipality in 1867 and contains Ayub National Park, Liaqat Gardens, a polytechnic school, a police-training institute, an armed forces medical college, and several colleges affiliated with the University of the Punjab. It is also the Pakistan army headquarters.