Tulamba
| تلمبہ | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Tulamba | |
  تلمبہ | |
| Coordinates: 30°31′32″N 72°14′23″E / 30.525485°N 72.239766°ECoordinates: 30°31′32″N 72°14′23″E / 30.525485°N 72.239766°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+4) |
Tulamba (Urdu: تلمبہ), or Tulambah is a small city in Punjab, Pakistan. A native of Tulamba is referred to as a Tulmabvi. Tulamba is situated on the eastern edge of the beautiful Ravi River, between the cities of Abdul Hakeem and Mian Channu. It has been within Mian Channu Tehsil since before 1985. Since before 1985 Tulamba belonged to the district of Multan, but in 1985 Tulamba was included within Mian Channu Tehsil in the newly formed Khanewal District. Tulamba's population is nearly 50,000. The spoken language is Rachnavi Punjabi (also called Jangli).
History
Tulamba is more than 2500 years old. Local legend holds that Tulamba existed in the time of Noah. Tulamba faced many armies as it was on the way to the famous Multan. The forces coming from North and West had to pass Tulamba to get to Multan.
Archaeological digs have uncovered five distinct eras. The first era belongs to the Moi tribe. The remaining four belong to Greek, Sasani, Budh, Hindu and Muslim civilizations. The coins of several governments were found here, from Aplodots Sir Megas to Muhammad Ghauri.
When Alexander the Great invaded the Indian sub-continent, he also came to Tulamba. At that time Tulamba was ruled by the Moi people. They were very brave and courageous, and Alexander faced difficulties here.
The ancestor of the Mughals, Taimur-e-Lang, also invaded Tulamba. At that time Tulamba was called Tulma.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the First Sikh Master Came Here During his Udasi (Travels). Guru Har Rai, the Seventh Sikh Master, sent a masand (Preacher) to preach Sikhism to the local people of this area.
The history of Muslims begins with Muhammad bin Qasim when he came to Tulamba on his way to Multan. The place he passed is now called Qasim Bazar.
Sher Shah Suri built a Fort in the center of the city. The boundary wall and some parts of his building are still present. The Girls High School and the offices of the Town Committee are present in the Fort.
The ruins of the older city are one kilometre from the current city. They are in a poor condition due to rain and neglect, yet their bricks are still visible. When Dr. Sayyed Zahid Ali Wasti visited Tulamba in 1967, he saw the ruins spread over an area of several miles, including a walled fort and a very high tower, with a three thousand year old protective trench around the fort. He described the walls as beautifully plastered with mud and floors that were not solid, but most of his description is now outdated as the ruins have since been further destroyed and eroded.
Geography and climate
Tulamba is situated on the eastern edge of River Ravi at a distance of 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Multan.
The climate of Tulamba is variable. The summer season is very hot followed by a series of heavy rains. The winter season is very cool and often foggy. Overall the climate is good for living.
Culture
Tulamba is a formal Punjabi city. The normal dress is Shalwar Qameez, and Dhoti (Tehband) is also popular. Old people wear the Pagri or Safa on their head. All the houses are built with solid bricks and concrete. The lifestyle is modern, and the use of electric and electronic equipment is common.
The main occupations are farming and trading. Many people work for the government or in the private sector.
Popular sports are football, cricket, hockey and Kabaddi.
Sites of interest
The Ruins are present situated on the edge of the city. The Sidhnai Canal and a point on the edge of river Ravi (called T) are also good picnic sites. There is also Darbar Mamon Sheer Bukhari and Darbar Rehmat Ali Shah.
Educational institutions
There is a Higher Secondary School for girls, a Higher Secondary School for boys and a Government College for Woman. Two government middle schools and a primary school are also there. 1st private school was established in 1985 named Star Modal Middle School Tulamba. There is also (Divisional Public School)DPS and Husnain Grammar school. About 20 private schools are present in various location; most are English and Islamic. The highest ranked English school is Divisional Public Higher Secondary School Tulamba, which was launched last year. The two highest scores in primary level examinations in 2011 belong to this school.
The Islamic educational institutes located in tulamba are Madrisa Qadria, Darbar Rehmat Ali Shah, Imam Bargah Hussainia, and Daraluloom Syed Niaz Ahmed Shah Sahin at 2nd Stop.
Transport
Tulamba is linked with Multan and Lahore through N-5 National Highway which is a 15 minutes drive from Tulamba.
There are two more ways to go to Multan, one is through Abdul Hakeem and the other is through Makhdoom Pur and Kabirwala.
The M-4 Motorway is under construction and will pass near Tulamba, hence linking it to Multan and Islamabad.
Facilities and problems
Tulamba is rapidly becoming a developed city. The facilities of fresh water, electricity, gas, telephone and internet are readily available. There is a government hospital and 6 private hospitals. For live stock, this is a veterinary hospital and an artificial insemination centre situated at Thana Road, Tulamba.
Crops, fruits and land ownership
The soil of Tulamba is suitable for every crop: wheat, cotton, sugar cane and vegetables. Fruits include Mango, Orange, etc.
There is no feudal system in Tulamba. People are free to have as much land as they want. Some people work themselves on their lands, others have workers employed to work on their lands. Near Tulamba there is a big Mango fruit farm of Mian Safdar Kamal Sahu called Sahu Fruit Farm. Being a very big farm it contains mangoes of different kinds and Qualities.
crop land around Tulamba is very fertile, especially in Kalupitra situated 8 km from Tulamba to the west. Here the average yield of crops is very good. 3120 kg of rice yield per acre was recorded last year. The main crops are rice, wheat, corn, sugar cane, cotton, and vegetables such as tomato, carrot, potato, radish, cabbage, onion, bringal, okra, etc. The people of Kalupitra are very hard working. They are very fond of agricultural farming. Cattle farming is also very popular. There are many varieties of buffalo, and cow are found with very good milk production.
The popular shops are Saghir karyana store, Hamid shoes, Ansar tent service, Al-Hanif Bakers Etc.
Notable Residents
Main article: Notable persons from Tulamba
Over the centuries Tulamba has produced a number of persons who have provided unique contributions to the fields of science, language, politics, religion, sports, visual arts and performing arts. A list of recent notable persons includes, but is not limited to:
Maulana Tariq Jameel, Islamic scholar (b. 1953)
See also category: People from Tulamba