Punjab (India)

Punjab: A northwestern state in India.

Punjab literally means 'Five Rivers'. The area of Punjab used to consist of the land in the area of 5 major rivers. After the Partition of Pakistan, Punjab no longer has those 5 rivers. Pakistan is totally comprised of former Punjab.

Punjab is a land famous for sikhs as this is where the majority of Indian sikhs reside. It is the land where all the Guru 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. Punjabi's are also considered a very proud people.