ملکہ ہانٚس | |
---|---|
Town | |
Malka Hans | |
Coordinates: 30°25′26.4″N 73°16′33.6″E / 30.424000°N 73.276000°ECoordinates: 30°25′26.4″N 73°16′33.6″E / 30.424000°N 73.276000°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
District | Pakpattan |
Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
Time zone | PST (UTC+05:00) |
Malka Hans (Urdu: ملکہ ہانٚس), is a historical town, of Punjab in Pakistan. It is located in the Pakpattan District. It is part of Pakpattan Tehsil.
Waris Shah, a poet from the Punjab, came here from his native village Jandiala Sher Khan and composed the classic epic Heer in 1766. There is a mosque related to the poet as well as his composition, Heer.
Malka Hans is approximately centered at 30°25′26.4″N 73°16′33.6″E / 30.424000°N 73.276000°E with the altitude of 150 metres (490 ft). It is located on the Pakpattan-Sahiwal road, only 15 km (approx.) from Pakpattan and 34 km from Sahiwal.