Punjab

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Punjab was a British province between 1849 and 1947 that was part of the Bengal Presidency. The Punjab region covers the area of the two modern states of the same name (one on each side of the India-Pakistan border).

History

The entire province became part of British India in 1849 after the 2nd Sikh War. Punjab was partitioned between India and Pakistan in 1947.

Capital

Cities and Towns

In India

In Pakistan

Princely States

Districts and Other Areas

In India


In Pakistan

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