The Forgotten History of Rawalpindi’s Religious Heritage
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- Опубликовано: 7 май 2022
- A city, once rich in cultural and religious diversity and an economic hub of its time suffered major historic and cultural erosion when its residents migrated because of the divide of the subcontinent. This young historian has set out to discover and restore the lost heritage of Rawalpindi, here are some of his interesting discoveries.
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My beloved professor MM Oberai of IIT Kanpur, who died recently at the age of around 90, came from Rawalpindi in 1947. As I look upon these broken-down havelis, I think that these are places he must have known well. He was a gem of a person, just thinking of him makes my heart well up with tears. May he rest in peace.
Respected, is there any research work of your professor on RUclips.
@@anwarnoor2473 He retired around 1990, much before the internet was popular. I remember during his retirement speech he quoted an Urdu couplet regarding his career at the institute, which said (I cannot remember the original), "How can one describe the love of a lifetime in a moment's words?" He belonged to a generation for which "research" was not a priority, at least in India, but the building of Institutions and good teaching of basic fundamentals was their goal. MMO did all that, and besides, was a person of sterling qualities, combining reason and compassion with firmness in the inculcation of high ideals in all his dealings with students.
well,the oberoi family migrated from chakwal distt.the only family who migrated through aero plane...
Yawr bara nam suna hai IIT ka
wow , thanks for sharing
Rawalpindi is my forefathers city. Currently, I am living in Ludhiana Punjab.
Ludhiana was native Town and birth place of My only "Mumani", wherefrom she migrated to Karachi in 1947 after partition. She died 2 years back.
I am a sikh from potohari/ Pothwari Biradri, Yes he is correct Sikhs & Hindus of Rawalpindi were close to each other culturally prior to partition temples & gurudwaras were built close to each other , Hindu & sikh marriages were very common . There was an tradition among Hindu families of Rawalpindi of making their eldest son as a Sikh
Not just Rawalpindi but across Punjab, eldest son of Punjabi Hindus was brought up as Khalsa.
@@DonzaiNoHana But Rawalpindi & North west frontier province mei ye jyada hota bro
@@DonzaiNoHana in southern Punjab ( Multan etc ) majority of Punjabi khatris were hindus while in northern punjab ( Pothohar region) majority of Punjabi khatris were sikhs
@@DonzaiNoHana later these khatri Sikhs became much better Sikhs as compared to their jat counterparts, ( Even today majority of bhape'or khatri Sikhs don't shave their beared or cut their hair) they mainly use hair fixer to fix their beared .Now they don't even call themselves " khatris" they better call themselves as gursikhs
@@hr5581 In southern Punjab there were many Arora Sikhs but Khatris were mostly Hindus. In the Pothohar region, there was mix population of Khatris and Aroras who belonged to either Hindu or Sikh religion.
GOOD TO KNOW THAT WE HAVE SUCH A BRILLIANCE IN OUR YOUTH STILL LEFT TO WORRY ABOUT CULTURE, HISTORY, AND SPREADING IT AROUND THE GLOBE...... THANKS HASSAN FOR WORRYING AND WORKING FOR WHAT WE HAVE NOT DONE..... STAY BLESSED SON
Impressive to see such a young lad with in depth knowledge about the city.
Keep up the good work dear Sir and with your activism make the asinine authorities realise that preserving sites of cultural / religious diversity are of utmost importance for promoting tolerance and harmony in the society.
Salutes ...
Being born in Rawalpindi.
Glad to hear the story of the city.
Kudos to the team 👍
Rawalpindi region is quite fascinating. Texila comes under Rawalpindi division and district. Texila had oldest university in the world.
Em from Taxila :)
Taxila
It's original name was Takshashila
*Takshashila. The Brits anglicised that name to Taxila.
Oldest university is actually Nalanda in India
Very interesting. My parents are from village near Kallar Syedan in Rawalpindi district. This young man has done is due diligence in maintaining the history of Rawalpindi. Bless him.
The youth like Hassan Touseef is really gem and motivation for coming generation ,
Great work
I have spend quiet a long period of my life in RWP albeit in cantt area however I have a very deep interest in the history of Rawalpindi when ever I visited raja Bazar I used to be amazed by the old buildings and I used to wonder how life would have been in pre 47 era I hope this boy will document the city history like we have documents on Lahore and Delhi
Was there any place nearby cantt by the name of Dheri ? My dad was born in Dheri Rawalpindi
@@promilajoshi7815 yes it's still there but I have not visited it when I used to live there however If you want some info I could ask someone to arrange for it
@@promilajoshi7815 dheri in cantt? if yes ? i know.
I am currently living in this area. How can I help you?
Great work by the Hassan. Should be praised by Govt.
Rawal Pindi Ke Founder Hindu King Bappa Rawal The.
After winning Sindh and multan, the caliphate army moved forward but this time it came face to face with a joint coalition of indian kingdoms!! The joint army of indian kingdoms was commanded by bappa rawal and under his command the indians crushed the caliphate, forcing it to retreat back to iran. To mark this victory a city was built and that city was named " rawal pindi"
Rawalpindi means Rawal (the river that flows past it) and Pind (Village)
I’ve never heard the above legend about the naming of the city.
@@haroon420 well thats what i have read, it was a military outpost set up by bappa rawal
@@haroon420 pindi is outpost as well so
rawal pindi is rawal's outpost
@@byron-ih2ge I guess the river was named after him. Would still make sense. Rawal’s ‘village/city/outpost’
@@haroon420 ya pretty possible, history can be quite interesting at times
I used to drive past Bagh Sardaraan and was so curious about it. Partition is a human tragedy along with geographical, architectural and historical distortion. Beautiful post.
Partition destroy cities culture lahore, karachi, Amritsar, Rawalpindi, delhi, kolkata and Dhaka.
Lahore and Rawal Pindi was the only place where three religion coexist together.
This thing even exist in delhi now but not like before partition.
I want these cities go back to their peak time.
Cities made by people.
Now people are safe on west side but suffering on east side special muslims from hindutwa ideology
True.
entire india main sarey religions co exist krtey hain bhai abhi bhi.. bass yeh 3 cities thodi hain
@@aakashniture no bro see Amritsar before partition see even UP cities and Delhi city where muslim culture was significant for example Urdu.
Urdu was language of old delhi but you see change alot same with lucknow.
Anyways.
Whats done is done.
Partition was the best thing but should have been done peacefully.
Same happened with Muslims of Jammu.
Muslim population of jammu was at that time(before 1947) was more then 65% but it was trimmed down to just 30% .
Violence happaned at both sides.
And we have to condem both .
No from what I know it was 35-40% now it's 10%
Jammu had considerable Muslim population true but Dogras(non muslim) and Pandits were occupying majority of the lands and important positions due to Dogra rule.
And first communal violence took place in pahadi areas(today's AJK) Hindus and Sikhs flooded Jammu region,Punjab from there and told People in Jammu what was happening there in Bagh,Kotli,Mirpur,Muzaffarabad only after that non Muslims started attacking Muslims in Jammu region.
This is why there was no communal riots in Kashmir valley ,the communal incidents took place in Jammu districts.
@@garimabisht459riots were started first from pakistan were punjab. jammu mai nihang sikhs or inke alawa khatri hindu or dogra logo ne ye attacks kiye te.
Why do you cry about Muslims but ignore the Hindus who are actually the originals including your ancestors.
Thanks Hasaan. As a Pindiite, nothing makes me more happy than walking through old bazaars and mohallas esp Baabu muhalla, Lal kurti Bohar bazaar Urdu bazaar etc and college road area, full of vintage buildings and the plethora of silent history that they narrate
Meri Dadi Ji ki Family Rawalpindi se hi Aye hai Jo Baad mai Indian Punjab ke Shri Chamkaur Sahib mai Abaad huye hai.
My maternal side is a Kashmiri refugee who settled in Rawalpindi around creation of Pakistan. We don't speak potohari or Kashmiri language but our roots are from Kashmir. I must say, Hassan is doing an amazing job 👍
Not just you but every Sheikh living in Rawalpindi is a actually from Kashmir.Even Sheikh Rasheed is also from Kashmir.
But why don't you speak pothwari/pahari?.. "Kashmiri is not spoken in Pakistan's side Kashmir except for neelum valley"
Really daring to utter the role Muslims played at the time of partition leading to erosion of cultural heritage of Rawalpindi. Usually we focus only on miseries we as Muslims endured and let go of the havoc we recked upon non-Muslims of that time.
Same happened with Muslims of Jammu.
Muslim population of jammu was at that time was more then 65% but it was trimmed down to 30% .
Violence happaned at both sides.
And we have to condone( Forgive) both .
ur responsible not us!!! so u will be blamed not us.. Also hindus didnt do even 10 percent of what muslims did in partition
@@whiteholeeducationcenter all border cities were affected by the partition.
@@whiteholeeducationcenter you mean condemn
@@whiteholeeducationcenter Jammu had always been hindu majority city. I am a Muslim
Beautiful videos of the city! This guy has a lot of knowledge at such a young age. It is so good to know about olden times and how there was so much warmth between communities.
Hi.. We are from the Famous Saigal family of Rawalpindi. We used to own Sehgal Haveli @ Lal Haveli. Haveli Bodhraj n Mandir Sehgalan with it's Dharma Shalla @ Sarai.along with others. I had been to Pakistan with my Late Father n Brother..
I was born in Pindi and were the richest in those parts and JnK.
Hi Saigal Sahib, I was also born in rawalpindi back in 1992, how was rawalpindi like back then ? I would love to hear more about it from your self, you are always welcome back to Rawalpindi. Stay blessed 🙌
Dear Zakir I was abt 2 yrs old . I have visited Pakistan thrice i definitely like my ex homeland. No ill will r hatred . I hope to see Pindi again as a dear friend is there. Also others
One gets overwhelmed n feelings can't be described in writing.
Our family still has large nos of friends who are in touch regularly.
Most of the Punjabi Khatris(Hindus and Sikhs) who settled down in Jammu,Delhi, Himachal were from West side of British Punjab.
Hindus and Sikhs esp. in West Punjab had this tradition called "Roti Beti di saanjh" means interfaith marriages within Khatri families.Hence, Common surnames Such as Ahuja, Oberoi,Bedi,Sodhi,Arora,Malhotra,Talwar,Sethi,Sahni,Berry,Chaddha,Kapoor,Behl,Thapar,Chopra,Khanna,Khosla,Chawla,Bhatia,Johar,Soni,Kohli,Gulati,Punj,Bhalla,Rai etc.
Very correct
They're one of the worst and rudest people i have ever met
Hope they stayed back there and didn't destroy our Delhi
Delhi is jat + gujjar land
Great work.And there are atleast some people who want to restore religious harmony in Pakistan.
Not some but many unlike India
Yes please save our religious harmony in India our old mosques have been demolished in the name of religion. 🙏 No hate .
@Gulrez Rana o bhai Muslims r also leaving Pakistan. But thats nt because of anything religious but bcz of economy
And you indian hindu destroy Mosques and Church in india but talking about religious harmony in Pakistan 🤣👏👏👏👏👏
@@qasimraza575 any evidence or just saying cuz of hatred?
This city was the biggest cantonment area of the 8th and 9th century. Bappa rawal established it to tackle the malechas(arabs). From North western mountains to rajastha he established a post in every 100kms
you guys should have the dignity to link his account in the description
Simp girl
it is fascinating to know how much heritage and historical sites located in Rawalpindi. But the sad fact is that our governments and administration are so reluctant to not pay due attention to revive these sites for tourism. how much revenue would provide these heritage buildings, if governments worked to get back to these sites it's original shape. how negligent we are....
Great job done, really appreciate your research about Rawalpindi
What a brilliant person I wish him best and become one of the best ... I wish I met him one day !
Very interesting, and good effort
My grandfather Hussain Ahmed Khan has a book written on the memories in rawalpindi he had give it a read. Its called Rawalpindi ki yaadein
Is it online?
Keep up the gr8 work 👏 historical sites are very important part of heritage and culture
The love for history and heritage is clear in those young eyes.
So well documented thanks for sharing
Well done young man you have done plenty of research great effort well appreciated keep it up
This is exactly what i tell my Hindu work mates. Killing of Muslims / Hindus / Sikhs was not about religion, but about looting.
It surely was an unfortunate incident. 😔
and why it happened??
cus of your sick cult and its mentality..
Hindus lost the most in partition , cus they were concentrated in the urban centres of northwest india
When the British walked out 1947 in an unprecedented manner and a year before the proclaimed deadline, collapse of law and order was a natural occurrence. Opportunists and thugs everywhere became looters and murder was free for all. If the British were not interested in the safety of the population then why did they come in the first place.
It was about religion only beacause if it was not about religion then only Hindus wouldn't have been k*lled in Ravalpindi. Only their houses wouldn't have been looted. Only Hindu temple wouldn't have been demolished. While Mosque stands as it is the temple was demolished bcz it was about religion.
You say otherwise because it was done by your people.
Yeah but why then hindu culture is completely eroded from pakistan and hindus which is micro-minority is still attacked in pakistan. These arguments are just given by muslims to justify attacks. Same story everywhere.
Brithishers also looted the india but they have not targeted the cultural and religious heritage.
Just subscribed and don’t have words to thank this young man. I have been dreaming and trying in my little ways to do the same for last 16 years ans currently am in Pindi area for few months. Would love to take the tour and discuss ways to preserve, protect and educate masses through tourism and positive activism.
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Excellent video. Thank you so much 🥰😊🧡
Good to see some Pakistani youth still have fairness left in them. Good job Hassan.
I have a good Sikh friend who calls my South Indian city home. His aged parents always fondly remember about their childhood there and how their lives were robbed.
it happened to everyone , what fairness do you speak of ?
@@mnt7125 Just that he acknowledges what happened. The commentary from the general public is just worse.
@@Wiintb what gave you that impression ? also you do se what india is doing to its minorities ?
i think ik has done a lot of interfaith harmony but please unless you are a punjabi ,you dont get to talk about the partition.
Bro where from south India?
Hello, salaam, nameste, sat sri akal! This is hassaan from Pindi Heritage Tours. Is there a way I can be put into contact with your friend?
I hope it is! Recording stories of the city is something I feel really passionate about.
Regards
MaashaaAllah Brother you have explained very well I appreciate it my bro👍👌
Rawalpindi has been neglected when it comes to researching its past. So good to see a young student researching the very rich and diverse culture and history of Rawalpindi. Best of luck to Hassaan Tauseef the author of this research.
Keep up the good work 👍 it’s fascinating to see youth and such mature mindset combined
Good Effort by TCM.
All the best to this young boy Hassan Tauseef. Short and a very well articulated research.
Do it same for Lahore...
Best wishes from this Indian fan of yours...
My grandparents and ancestral village is near Thoha Khalsa. You are right, the unemployed soldiers from WW2 started looting after 1945/46. That well in Thoha Khalsa makes my head hang in shame They were daughters of Pothohar.
Well done 👏 Boy. Proud of you. I love Rawalpindi and Islamabad TWIN CITIES. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great work hassan👍
My love my city rawalpindi.i will always be here Inshallah.very nice to know the history of my city.i have only seen 3mandirs here.inshAllah will search and visit all 8,9now .thank you for this information.
Hitting like and the video just started
Good work mate
بہت اچھی کوشش بھائی حسن توسیف ❤
Splendid job Hassan! Proud of you!
So sweet programs God bless you love and respect from India ❤️
I wish the purrana Qilla is renovated to its old glory beit Hindu, Sikh…
Excellent work and keep it up young man
Please 🙏🏽 try and save these remaining relics
Great job 👏
Keep up the good work brother.
Brilliant work
Really Beautiful information shared .by Hasan .keep your passion. To do such creative work.
Good work young man, mA.
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Please make a full documentary of this with this boy hosting it
I am from Rawalpindi born and my ancestors lived there since centuries .... The city is transformed to new housing societies, Unsustainable construction, people coming from all over Pakistan. We missed our city of 90s. Weather gor so warm... But still we have clean and beautiful city. When I visited Europe , it was not much different from Rawalpindi....
0:13 wow what a view, the beautiful rainbow and temple
Afghani refugee destroy Rawalpindi taxila north punjab
And they call these cities a part of Punjab while ignoring Hindkowan (Hazarywaal) community completely.
@@samiaarif3008whaat??
Great 👍 thank you 😊
Kudos to this young champ 👏🏆
Surprised he didn't mention Pindi ke Jews and their synagogue.
Such a talented student
Is there a way to contact him? I know some people in Rawalpindi who've lived here for 5-6 generations and could be beneficial to his research.
Fascinating
amazing
Great person, may God bless you and stay safe
Very nice docco
Where I can find this guy on social media, you didnt give any of his account here
1:39 nice work
Amazing
I see TCM and I click, simple
Great work Mr.Hassan. Wishing you the very best in this meaningful work. God bless you!
Thank you TCM for digging up such wonderful stories for us!
My fore fathers and my father was from rawalpindi in 1947
Instead of being revengeful & angry we shall learn lessons from history. Hate will destroy everything once again.
What a guy ❤️
Aoa, hope you are fine , have you any future plan for conservation of Rawalpindi Heritage?
I want to share a little info..jo aj kal ka hathiii chowk ha usy hathii chowk is liye kaha jata ha k yahan "Ganesh" jo k Hindu God han He looks like Elephent. unki murti lagi hue the yahan
And lemme guess, "Mohammad" Aur "Allah" Ke followers ne usko demolish kar diya hoga
@@jam-ss2jc g blkl demolish kia hoga ..same asy jasy shiv or Kali k mannay waloo ny babri mosque ko demolish kia
@@journeytowardsspace that's different 🤦♂
Ayodhya is like Mecca for us, it's the birthplace of our GOD. You guys don't even allow hindus in Mecca plus that site has always been a contested site since centuries.
Moreover, Babur himself was an in vader
@@journeytowardsspace babur ne hamare mandir ko demolish kara to hamne uske masjid ko.
@@jam-ss2jc ye alag debate ha
Is there any link to his social media profile or his contact?
Pindi is love ❤️
Dharm.shala kon sa hy jisy imambargah bana dia.kia ap naam janty hain imam bargah ka?
He is v eloquent
Kindly mention his social media handles TCM
The partition of India was incomplete. Muslims got their own country Pakistan but adherents of Indian religions didn't get their desired Hindustan.
Great research... both sides has same stories...
Shala dharm ko imam bargah me badl dia..imambargah kon sa hy wo??
My home and my shop your back side 😳
God, I know Hassan, he is such an amazing person
At the time of partition, Rawalpindi also had a small population of Aryasamajists and Devsamajists.
This proves that knowledge is always free, education is not
My beloved hometown and I miss it in Karachi.
Mashallah happy to see him
❤️🌼
Bappa Rawal..... that's why its called Rawalpindi
what a guy!
Purana qila chan bazaar shah chan chiragh my birth place 🥰
hassann bhra galbaat a teri - love from india