Hadali | |
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Location in Pakistan | |
Coordinates: 32°17′32″N 72°11′32″E / 32.29222°N 72.19222°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
Population (2010) | 57,351 |
Hadali (Urdu: هڈالى), is a town of Khushab District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. The town is administratively subdivided into two Union Councils, including Hadali-Ii and is located at 32°17'32N 72°11'32E with an altitude of 177 metres (583 feet).
Khushab District was agricultural region with forests during the Indus Valley Civilization. The Vedic period is characterized by Indo-Aryan culture that invaded from Central Asia and settled in Punjab region. The Kambojas, Daradas, Kaikayas, Madras, Pauravas, Yaudheyas, Malavas and Kurus invaded, settled and ruled ancient Punjab region. After overrunning the Achaemenid Empire in 331 BCE, Alexander marched into present-day Punjab region with an army of 50,000. The Khushab region was ruled by Maurya Empire, Indo-Greek kingdom, Kushan Empire, Gupta Empire, White Huns, Kushano-Hephthalites and Shahi kingdoms.