Cultural and Literary Significance of Multan in the Middle Ages (A Research Review)
Abstract
Among the ancient civilizations Indus civilization have a great worth with a dominant status. In Indus civilization the most important city was Multan considered the socio-cultural Hub of this ancient vally between Harrapa and Mohinjodaro located in Punjab and Sindh respectively. In ancient time Multan was recognized with different names as the city was alive since five thousand years. The mighty Indus civilization had been also great linkage with Multan. Multan remained important area from initial era to till Muslim invasion in Sindh. We seemed there Several major dynasties and families govern at Multan. With political role Multan also has important socio-cultural importance during the climax of Indus civilizations as in ancient time it was also called as BAIT-UL-ZAHAB the house of gold due to wealthy city. This research paper highlights the socio-cultural and political significance of Multan during the ancient indus Civilzation
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