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|presidency= [[Bengal (Presidency)|Bengal]] | |presidency= [[Bengal (Presidency)|Bengal]] | ||
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| − | |coordinates= | + | |coordinates= [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Khewra,+Pakistan/@32.6334816,72.9961426,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x39204b4f5471f495:0xde643a56bb01efda!8m2!3d32.630728!4d73.0117665?hl=en 32.6334816°N 72.9961426°E] |
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|presentname= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khewra Khewra] | |presentname= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khewra Khewra] | ||
|stateprovince= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab_(Pakistan) Punjab] | |stateprovince= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punjab_(Pakistan) Punjab] | ||
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| − | '''Khewra''' in [[Jhelum District]] is the location of the world's second largest | + | '''Khewra''' was a village in [[Jhelum District]] during the British period. It is the location of Mayo Salt Mines, the world's second largest. |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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In 1872, a new method of mining was introduced by Dr. Warth, a mining engineer. This method, known as "Pillar and Chamber" has been used ever since.<ref>[http://www.tourism.gov.pk/khewra_salt_mines_punjab.html] Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation</ref> | In 1872, a new method of mining was introduced by Dr. Warth, a mining engineer. This method, known as "Pillar and Chamber" has been used ever since.<ref>[http://www.tourism.gov.pk/khewra_salt_mines_punjab.html] Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation</ref> | ||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khewra_Salt_Mines Khewra Salt Mines] Wikipedia (retrieved 30 May 2016) | ||
| + | *[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V17_246.gif Mayo Mine] ''Imperial Gazetteer'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:48, 30 May 2016
| Khewra | |
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
| Coordinates: | 32.6334816°N 72.9961426°E |
| Altitude: | 277.48 m (910.36 ft) |
| Present Day Details | |
| Place Name: | Khewra |
| State/Province: | Punjab |
| Country: | Pakistan |
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Khewra was a village in Jhelum District during the British period. It is the location of Mayo Salt Mines, the world's second largest.
History
According to local tradition, the mines were discovered by Alexander the Great's horse while the army waited to fight Raja Porus.[1] They have been mined ever since.
In 1872, a new method of mining was introduced by Dr. Warth, a mining engineer. This method, known as "Pillar and Chamber" has been used ever since.[2]
External Links
- Khewra Salt Mines Wikipedia (retrieved 30 May 2016)
- Mayo Mine Imperial Gazetteer
