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Multan

Multan is a city in southern Punjab, Pakistan, located on the Chenab River. It serves as the administrative center of Multan District and is a major urban and economic hub in the region. Known as the City of Saints for its numerous Sufi shrines and tombs, Multan’s history stretches back thousands of years.

Historically, Multan is regarded as one of South Asia’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. It has seen Buddhist,

Modern Multan is an administrative, commercial, and transportation hub. The economy draws on agriculture—cotton, wheat, citrus,

Multan experiences hot summers and mild winters with relatively low rainfall. The population is predominantly Muslim,

Hindu,
and
Muslim
eras
and
has
long
been
a
trading
and
religious
center.
The
city
grew
around
Sufi
shrines;
notable
sites
include
the
tomb
of
Shah
Rukn-e-Alam
and
the
shrine
of
Bahauddin
Zakariya,
which
attracted
scholars
and
pilgrims
in
the
medieval
period.
It
was
part
of
various
empires,
and
under
Muslim
rule
it
developed
as
an
important
provincial
center.
and
mangoes—and
light
industry,
including
textiles
and
handicrafts.
The
city
hosts
Bahauddin
Zakariya
University
and
other
higher
education
institutions.
Key
landmarks
include
the
Shrine
of
Shah
Rukn-e-Alam,
the
Shrine
of
Bahauddin
Zakariya,
the
ruins
of
Multan
Fort,
and
the
historic
walled
city
area.
with
Saraiki
and
Punjabi
as
common
languages;
Urdu
is
widely
understood.
The
culture
features
traditional
crafts
such
as
Multani
embroidery
and
a
vibrant
fruit
market
scene.