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Coordinates: 30°4′10″N 71°11′39″E

Muzaffargarh
Muzaffargarh (Punjabi: ‫ُم ظّفرگڑھ‬, lit. 'Fort of Muzaffar') is a city in the province of Punjab, Pakistan. Located on the bank of the Chenab River, it is the capital of the district with the same
name. It is the 39th largest city of Pakistan by population. Muzaffargarh

‫ُم ظّفرگڑھ‬
City
Contents
History
Geography and climate
Transportation
Road
Railways
Muzaffargarh Nuclear Power Complex
Notable places
Muzaffargarh Thermal Power Station
Fayyaz Park
Notable people
References
External links

History
The Muzaffargarh region was an agricultural and forested area during the rule of the Indus Valley Civilization. Then came the Vedic period, which was characterized by the introduction of Muzaffargarh
Indo-Aryan culture from Central Asia into the Punjab province. Over time, several other civilizations came to power in the ancient town and surrounding district: the Kambojas, the
Daradas, the Kekayas, the Madras, the Pauravas, the Yaudheyas, the Malavas and the Kurus. After the fall of the Achaemenid Empire in 331 BCE, Alexander the Great marched into the
present-day Punjab province with an army of 50,000 men. The Muzaffargarh region was, during different time periods, also ruled by the Maurya Empire, the Indo-Greek kingdom, the
Kushan Empire, the Gupta Empire, the White Huns, the Kushano-Hephthalites, and the Turk and Hindu Shahi kingdoms.

In 997 CE, Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi took over the Ghaznavid Empire, and, in 1005, conquered the Shahis in Kabul, which granted him power over the Punjab region. The Delhi Sultanate
and later the Mughal Empire also ruled the region. The location of the present-day town became predominantly Muslim during this time because of the arrival of missionary Sufis whose Location
dargahs still persist in the area. Show map of Punjab, Pakistan
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After the decline of the Mughal Empire, the Sikhs conquered the Muzaffargarh District. Later, in 1848, the British Raj assumed control of the area. Show all
Coordinates: 30°4′10″N 71°11′39″E
In 1794, the town of Muzaffargarh was founded by governor of Multan, Nawab Muzaffar Khan, who was also the Governor of Multan at the time.[4] The meaning of the word is "Fort of
Country  Pakistan
Muzaffar" because the "historic district" lies within the walls of a fort built by the governor. In 1864, it became the capital of the Muzaffargarh District.[5]
Province  Punjab
The place was also referred to as Kala Pani (Black Water), as it is located between two rivers: the Indus and the Chenab. It was linked to the surrounding lands by bridges during the Division Dera Ghazi Khan
British era. District Muzaffargarh
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During the independence movement of Pakistan, the Muslim population supported the Muslim League and the Pakistani Movement. In 1947, after Pakistan gained independence, the Tehsils
minority Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India while the Muslim refugees from India settled in Muzaffargarh. Union councils 5
Founded by Nawab Muzaffar Khan
Khaishgi
Geography and climate
Area[1]
 • Metro 8,435 km2
Muzaffargarh Muzaffargarh spreads over an area of 8,249 km2and forms a strip between the Chenab River to the east and Indus River to the
(3,257 sq mi)
Climate chart (explanation) west. Muzaffargarh was hit especially hard by the 2010 Pakistan floods, given its position between the Chenab and Indus
rivers.[6] Elevation 122 m (400 ft)
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Muzaffargarh is located at almost the exact geographical center of Pakistan. The closest major city is Multan. The area around  • City 209,604
      the city is a flat alluvial plain and is ideal for agriculture, with many citrus and mango farms. There are also canals that cut
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Time zone UTC+5 (PST)
   
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11 Muzaffargarh features an arid climate with very hot summers and mild winters. The city has experienced some of the most Area code(s) 066
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                        extreme weather in Pakistan. The highest recorded temperature was approximately 54  °C (129  °F), and the lowest recorded Website http://www.mgarh.com/
temperature was approximately −1  °C (30  °F). The average rainfall is roughly 127 millimetres (5.0  in). Dust storms are a

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common occurrence within the city.

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Transportation
Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm Muzaffargarh has connections with other cities by several means of transportation.
Source: World Meteorological Organization (http://www.worldwea
ther.org/047/c00899.htm)
Road
Imperial conversion
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The town is linked to the rest of the district by paved roads that stretch for 983.69 km. Buses to Multan leave frequently, because of their close proximity to each other. There
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are also buses that travel to more distant destinations. The N-5 National Highway connects the city to the other parts of Pakistan. This highway allows for direct travel to
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  Railways
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46 42 Muzaffargarh is connected by rail with all parts of Pakistan, as it lies on the branch track between Rawalpindi, Multan, Mianwali and Attock. The main Peshawar-Karachi
                        railway line passes through Multan District.

Muzaffargarh Nuclear Power Complex

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According to the Wall Street Journal, the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) plans to install three nuclear reactors at Muzaffargarh.[7] The Muzaffargarh Nuclear
Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Power Complex will have a production capacity of 1100 megawatts.[8]
Precipitation totals in inches

Notable places

Fayyaz Park

Fayyaz Park Muzaffargarh is only one Park in the city. This is situated in the center of the city. This park was named after ex-Deputy Commissioner Muzaffargarh Fayyaz Bashir. Place of park was previously the residence of Deputy
Commissioner.[9]

Notable people
Nawab Muzaffar Khan Khaishgi, founder of Muzaffargarh
Sardar Kaure Khan Jatoi, leading personality for his social services
Mushtaq Ahmed Gurmani, former governor of West Pakistan
Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan, A prominent political figure in Pakistan
Hina Rabbani Khar, former Foreign Minister and the first female foreign minister
Ghulam Mustafa Khar, former Governor of Punjab and former Chief Minister of Punjab
Ghulam Noor Rabbani Khar, politician
Sultan Mehmood, politician
Jamshed Dasti, politician
Azhar Hussain, wrestler

References
1. "Area" (https://web.archive.org/web/20060414034050/http://203.215.180.58/portal/portal/media-type/html/group/320/page/default.psml/js_pane/P-103d7b410be-10000?nav=left). Archived from the original (http://203.215.180.58/
portal/portal/media-type/html/group/320/page/default.psml/js_pane/P-103d7b410be-10000?nav=left) on 2006-04-14.
2. "PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities" (http://www.citypopulation.de/Pakistan-100T.html). PAKISTAN: Provinces and Major Cities. citypopulation.de. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
3. "Description of the District" (https://web.archive.org/web/20060414034050/http://203.215.180.58/portal/portal/media-type/html/group/320/page/default.psml/js_pane/P-103d7b410be-10000?nav=left). Archived from the original (ht
tp://203.215.180.58/portal/portal/media-type/html/group/320/page/default.psml/js_pane/P-103d7b410be-10000?nav=left) on 2006-04-14. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
4. Cotton, James Sutherland; Burn, Sir Richard; Meyer, Sir William Stevenson (1908). Imperial Gazetteer of India ... (https://books.google.com/books?id=XHZDAAAAYAAJ&q=Muzaffargarh+founder&pg=PA77) Clarendon Press.
5. District Profile: Southern Punjab- Muzaffargarh (http://www.dawn.com/weekly/herald/herald59.htm)
6. "Muzaffargarh, Pakistan: Caught between two rivers – Oxfam International Blogs" (http://blogs.oxfam.org/en/blog/10-08-16-muzaffargarh-pakistan-caught-between-two-rivers).
7. Shah, Saeed (20 January 2014). "Pakistan in Talks to Acquire 3 Nuclear Plants From China" (https://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304757004579332460821261146) – via Wall Street Journal.
8. "Asia News Network" (https://archive.is/20140328174114/http://www.asianewsnet.net/Pakistan-to-build-new-nuclear-power-plants-55713.html). Archived from the original on 2014-03-28.
9. "Fayyaz Park" (https://web.archive.org/web/20181203232323/https://muzaffargarh.city/fayyaz-park). Archived from the original (https://muzaffargarh.city/fayyaz-park) on 2018-12-03.

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External links
Website of Muzaffargarh (http://www.mgarh.com)

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