Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
.Tehsils & Unions in the District of Sargodha - Government of Pakistan It is nearby to the town of Farooqa, which is a ''mandi'' and central business hub since the British times. It is about 49 km (30.4 mi), south from
Sargodha
Sargodha (Punjabi and ur, ) is a city and capital of Sargodha Division, located in Punjab province, Pakistan. It is Pakistan's 12th largest city by population and one of the fastest-growing cities of the country. Sargodha is also known as t ...
city. Geographically it lies on a
Jech Doab
Chaj Doab ( pa, ) can be classified as one of the main regions of Punjab, Pakistan. Punjab historically has been divided into regions based on its various rivers, since the name Punjab is based on its five main rivers. The Chaj doab includes the ...
between Sillanwali and Sahiwal Tehsil, Sargodha. Currently, the population of Arar is more than 1,530 approximately. Though its colonies can altogether be a count of many thousands.
History
Historically, this village consisted of few houses of farmers of ''Arar'' caste before Rai Haji Muhammad Baig, the chief of Dhudy
Rajput
Rajput (from Sanskrit ''raja-putra'' 'son of a king') is a large multi-component cluster of castes, kin bodies, and local groups, sharing social status and ideology of genealogical descent originating from the Indian subcontinent. The term Ra ...
tribe moved here from his ancestry town, in the 1800s. This village was made the center point of the Rai Baig's already existing vast farmland or " jagir". Rai Haji Baig was the grandson of Rai Ganda (a Punjabi
Rajput
Rajput (from Sanskrit ''raja-putra'' 'son of a king') is a large multi-component cluster of castes, kin bodies, and local groups, sharing social status and ideology of genealogical descent originating from the Indian subcontinent. The term Ra ...
prince during the late times of
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was an early-modern empire that controlled much of South Asia between the 16th and 19th centuries. Quote: "Although the first two Timurid emperors and many of their noblemen were recent migrants to the subcontinent, the d ...
). Quote: "Although the first two Timurid emperors and many of their noblemen were recent migrants to the subcontinent, the dynasty and the empire itself became indisputably Indian. The interests and futures of all concerned were in India, not in ancestral homelands in the Middle East or Central Asia. Furthermore, the Mughal empire emerged from the Indian historical experience. It was the end product of a millennium of Muslim conquest, colonization, and state-building in the Indian subcontinent." He was from the lineage of the first Sufi Saint of Subcontinent, Rajkumar Rai Chawla a.k.a. Hazrat Baba Haji Sher Dewan. This jageer or estate includes many villages and nearby towns including Jahanawala (Kot Amanullah & Kot Allahdad), Sajoka, Rabwa, Nava Lahore, Gandawala Khuh, Chak Ghulam Muhammad, and its colony, etc. It was known as the "Arar state" during the
British Raj
The British Raj (; from Hindi ''rāj'': kingdom, realm, state, or empire) was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent;
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Hindus
Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...
and Sikhs peasants and traders also lived here. It has been the religious and political hub for more than a century now. Here, there is a famous shrine "
Dargah
A dargah ( fa, درگاه ''dargâh'' or ''dargah'', Turkish: ''dergâh'', Hindustani: ''dargah'' दरगाह درگاہ, bn, দরগাহ ''dorgah'') is a shrine or tomb built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often ...
" of 18th century Sufi saint, Mian Abdullah Dhudy, a.k.a. Baba Dulla. Every year
Urs
Urs (from ''‘Urs'') or ''Urus'' (literal meaning wedding), is the death anniversary of a Sufi saint, usually held at the saint's dargah (shrine or tomb). In most Sufi orders such as Naqshbandiyyah, Suhrawardiyya, Chishtiyya, Qadiriyya, etc ...
festival is held here in his remembrance. Hundreds of people from far away areas like Sindh pay their visits during this time. Another historical place and attraction is the "Bangla" built by the British Government during the 1890s. Primarily, it was built as an office and a resthouse for the high-ranking English officers. However, after 1947 has remained under the Punjab Irrigation Department. Furthermore, a well-reputed 'madrassa' or Islamic school is present here for decades. It was an inspiration from Molana
Ahmed Ali Lahori
Ahmed Ali Lahori (1887 – 23 February 1962) ( ur, ) was a Pakistani Sunni Muslim scholar and Quran interpreter.Profile of Ahmed Ali Lahori on google.com website Retrieved 2 May 2017 a renowned Islamic scholar of the subcontinent.
The dhudies have political dominance and are in majority over two union councils i.e. Sajooka and Azmatwala. Though they play an important role and influence the politics of the region at large. Arar has been serving as a status of 'Maouza' by
Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=hakúmat-e pákistán) abbreviated as GoP, is a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan as a constituted governing authority of the four provinces, two autonomous territorie ...
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This town was also famous for the horses, which were kept by the chief Dhudy family. They included the horses for
tent pegging
Tent pegging (sometimes spelled tent-pegging or tentpegging) is a cavalry sport of ancient origin, and is one of only ten equestrian disciplines officially recognised by the International Equestrian Federation. Used narrowly, the term refers to ...
polo, traditional horse dancing, and horse racing. The reign of Rai Haji Ghulam Muhammad Dhudy is considered to be the golden era of Arar estate. He was the grandson of Rai Haji Baig. As a network of paved roads, concrete canals, electricity, schools, modern agriculture machinery, modern farming techniques, jobs, and madrasas were established. He was a supporter and close ally to Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his
All-India Muslim League
The All-India Muslim League (AIML) was a political party established in Dhaka in 1906 when a group of prominent Muslim politicians met the Viceroy of British India, Lord Minto, with the goal of securing Muslim interests on the Indian subcont ...
. His father, Rai Haji Khuda Baksh was a prominent figure of his times and was well respected by the British Indian Government. Especially, He was regarded by the Governor Lord Malcolm Hailey, 1st Baron Hailey who laid the foundations of modern Sargodha City.
In 1986, Rai Haq Nawaz Dhudy established a sugar mill here by the name of Chishtia Sugar Mills (now SW Sugar Mills). Thus, creating huge employment scope for the locals and nearby population. He is the elder son of Rai Haji Amman Ullah and the grandson of Rai Haji Ghulam Muhammad Dhudy. Moreover, he is the current head and an influential figure of the district.
Agriculture
The land is very rich for agriculture. A canal is passing nearby. Citrus (mainly
Kinnow
The Kinnow is a high yield mandarin hybrid cultivated extensively in the wider Punjab region of India and Pakistan.
It is a hybrid of two citrus cultivars — 'King' (''Citrus nobilis'') × 'Willow Leaf' (''Citrus × deliciosa'') — first dev ...
) and Sugarcane are the major crops grown here. Kinnow, being famous worldwide from this locality. Though wheat, cotton, bamboos, etc. are also cultivated. Thus, can be called a multi agricultural belt.
Livestock
Livestock are the domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to provide labor and produce diversified products for consumption such as meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool. The term is sometimes used to refer solely to animal ...
farming is also a major part of the region. Cattle, sheep, goat, poultry, and many other birds are kept. A famous stud farm, owned by the Chief Dhudy family is also present here since decades. A trend of commercial fish farming can also be seen in recent years.
See also
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Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=hakúmat-e pákistán) abbreviated as GoP, is a federal government established by the Constitution of Pakistan as a constituted governing authority of the four provinces, two autonomous territorie ...
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British Raj
The British Raj (; from Hindi ''rāj'': kingdom, realm, state, or empire) was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent;
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or Direct rule in India,
* Quote: "Mill, who was him ...
Sargodha District
Sargodha District (Punjabi and ur, ), is a district of Punjab, Pakistan. The capital of the district is Sargodha. It is an agricultural district, wheat, rice, and sugarcane along with Kinno being its main crops. The Sargodha district and reg ...
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All-India Muslim League
The All-India Muslim League (AIML) was a political party established in Dhaka in 1906 when a group of prominent Muslim politicians met the Viceroy of British India, Lord Minto, with the goal of securing Muslim interests on the Indian subcont ...
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Urs
Urs (from ''‘Urs'') or ''Urus'' (literal meaning wedding), is the death anniversary of a Sufi saint, usually held at the saint's dargah (shrine or tomb). In most Sufi orders such as Naqshbandiyyah, Suhrawardiyya, Chishtiyya, Qadiriyya, etc ...
Dargah
A dargah ( fa, درگاه ''dargâh'' or ''dargah'', Turkish: ''dergâh'', Hindustani: ''dargah'' दरगाह درگاہ, bn, দরগাহ ''dorgah'') is a shrine or tomb built over the grave of a revered religious figure, often ...
Hindus
Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...