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=='''Punjab''': A northwestern state that is split across the political boundaries of India and Pakistan.==
=='''Punjab''': A northwestern state that is split across the political boundaries of India and Pakistan.==


      situated in the northern area of india, has it natural beauty like no where eles. Punjab is the home to many Sikhs.


Punjab literally means 'Five Rivers'. The area of Punjab consists of the land in the area of 5 major rivers. After the Independance of India, Punjab was divided into both India and Pakistan. India retained the new East Punjab whilst Pakistan retained West Punjab and the old capital city of Lahore.
Punjab literally means 'Five Rivers'. The area of Punjab consists of the land in the area of 5 major rivers. After the Independance of India, Punjab was divided into both India and Pakistan. India retained the new East Punjab whilst Pakistan retained West Punjab and the old capital city of Lahore.

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Punjab: A northwestern state that is split across the political boundaries of India and Pakistan.

     situated in the northern area of india, has it natural beauty like no where eles. Punjab is the home to many Sikhs.

Punjab literally means 'Five Rivers'. The area of Punjab consists of the land in the area of 5 major rivers. After the Independance of India, Punjab was divided into both India and Pakistan. India retained the new East Punjab whilst Pakistan retained West Punjab and the old capital city of Lahore.

Punjab is a land famous for sikhs as this is where the majority of Indian Sikhs reside. It is the land where most of the Gurus were born, and is rich with their history and spirit. Punjab has a famous, and bloody history as well. Punjabi people are known for their fearlessness, physical strength, business aptitude, work ethic, honesty, and festive culture. Punjabis are also considered a very proud people.