Pindi Gheb
| Pindigheb | |
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| Town | |
| Qasim | |
 Pindigheb
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| Coordinates: 33°14′N 72°16′E / 33.233°N 72.267°ECoordinates: 33°14′N 72°16′E / 33.233°N 72.267°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan
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| Province | Punjab |
| District | |
| Tehsil | Pindi Gheb Tehsil |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| • Summer (DST) | +6 (UTC) |
| Area code(s) | 0572 |
| Website | http://www.tmapindigheb.com/ |
Pindigheb (or Pindi Gheb) (Urdu: پِنڈى گهيب), is a town in Punjab province Pakistan and seat of Pindi Gheb Tehsil (an administrative subdivision) of . Western route of CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor) passes through Pindigheb.
The Imperial Gazetteer of India, compiled over a century ago during British rule, described the town as follows:
In 997 CE, Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, took over the Ghaznavid dynasty empire established by his father, Sultan Sebuktegin, In 1005 he conquered the Shahis in Kabul in 1005, and followed it by the conquests of Punjab region. The Delhi Sultanate and later Mughal Empire ruled the region. The Punjab region became predominantly Muslim due to missionary Sufi saints whose dargahs dot the landscape of Punjab region.
After the decline of the Mughal Empire, the Sikh invaded and occupied . The Muslims faced severe restrictions during the Sikh rule. During the period of British rule, increased in population and importance.
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