In 1966, following Hindu and Sikh Punjabi demands, the Indian government divided Punjab into the state of Punjab and the Hindi majority-speaking states of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

5 days ago · Unjab, state of India, located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. Punjab in its present form came into existence on November 1, 1966, when most of its predominantly …

No trip to Punjab is complete without indulging in its sumptuous and hearty cuisine. Savour the authentic flavours of Punjab, with dishes like butter chicken, dal makhani, and makki di roti …

Nov 9, 2025 · Punjab (Punjabi: ਪੰਜਾਬ Pañjāb) is a state in Northwestern India, bordering Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir to the northeast and north respectively, and …

Punjabi, written in the Gurmukhi script, is the official language and is spoken widely throughout the state. The primary ethnic group is the Punjabis, with Sikhs making up 57.7% of the …

Jan 24, 2025 · Punjab’s geographical location made it a gateway to India, attracting numerous invaders and conquerors. From the Persians and Greeks under Alexander the Great to the …

Fifteenth and sixteenth centuries marked a period of watershed in the history of Punjab. Through teachings of Guru Nanak, Bhakti movement received a great impetus. Sikhism began as a …

Punjabi Muslims are found almost exclusively in Pakistan with 97% of Punjabis who live in Pakistan following Islam, in contrast to Punjabi Sikhs and Punjabi Hindus who predominantly …

Punjabis derive their name from a geographical, historical, and cultural region located in the northwest of the Indian sub-continent. "Punjab" comes from the Persian words panj (five) and …

Jul 9, 2025 · Punjab (Punjabi: ਪੰਜਾਬ; IPA: [pəɲdʒaːb]) is a state in the northwestern part of The Republic of India. When India gained Independence in 1947 it was divided, the region was …