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History of Bangla Manthar
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History
[edit]Bangla Manthar is a historic locality in the Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab, Pakistan. The town is named after the Sufi saint Hazrat Faqir Manthar Sain, who migrated from Balochistan and settled in the region during the era when the Indus River flowed through dense forests.
Princely Era and the "Bangla"
[edit]During the 1920s, the area gained prominence under the reign of Sadiq Muhammad Khan V, the Nawab of Bahawalpur State. Due to the region's natural beauty and abundance of wildlife, the Nawab constructed a grand government rest house, locally referred to as a "Bangla." This royal association led to the settlement being officially recognized as "Bangla Manthar."
The Shar Tribe and 'Amir-e-Shikar'
[edit]The defense of the state’s borders and the management of royal hunting grounds were entrusted to the Shar Tribe.
- Royal Title: Muhammad Mochara Shar was awarded the prestigious title of Amir-e-Shikar (Chief of Hunting) by the Nawab in recognition of his bravery and knowledge of the terrain.
- Land Grants: For their loyal service from Pattan Minara to the Indus banks, the Nawab granted the tribe extensive landholdings (Jagirs), including Chak 140-P East and surrounding suburban lands.