Jhelum, Historic military city in Punjab, Pakistan.
Jhelum sits on the western bank of the river that shares its name and has around 190,000 inhabitants. The settlement includes facilities for tobacco processing, timber work, marble cutting, glassmaking and flour milling scattered through its neighborhoods.
The riverbank here witnessed the clash between Alexander and King Porus in 326 BCE at the crossing of the Hydaspes. Later centuries brought railway links that connected the settlement to routes running northwest, shaping its role as a supply point.
The settlement takes its name from the river whose western bank shaped its growth over time. Military service runs through many local families, connecting generations and shaping daily routines in ways visitors can notice in uniform shops and gatherings.
National highways and rail tracks link the settlement to Islamabad and Lahore, making journeys to either destination straightforward. Around four in five residents can read and write, so signage and directions tend to be accessible throughout the area.
The surrounding district holds the only active coal mines in Punjab, which have supplied material for the northwestern railway for decades. Visitors often notice trains hauling coal for onward processing, a reminder of the region's industrial roots.
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