Haranpur

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Haranpur is a town and Union Council of Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil in Jhelum District, Punjab province, Pakistan[1], it is located at 32°47'45N 72°4'0E[2]. During British rule a bridge was built for the Sindsagar line of the North-Western Railway. On the opposite side of the river, at a distance of about 5 miles, lies the old town of Mieni, once a place of distinct importance[3].

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  1. ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Jhelum - Government of Pakistan
  2. ^ Location of Haranpur - Falling Rain Genomics
  3. ^ Archaeological Reconnaissances in North-Western India and South-Eastern Īrān : vol.1
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Coordinates: 34°47′45″N, 72°4′0″E History of Haranpur

                  In 17th century,king jahangir (mughal ruler)went for a hunt.he was chasing a deer,while chasing it his men were left behind.he was alone now,chasing the lonely deer.a man named raja salman khan(one of noble person's of the area)met him.he killed the deer and gave it to the emperor(jahangir).jahangir became happy and said  
  "take a horse,till sunset,land you covered will be yours".

salman khan took the horse and started moving.till sunset he covered almost 3 villages.jahangir gave him the control of that place which he covered.now that village is known as haranpur.