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<small>''For the city, Attock, see [[Campbellpur]].''</small> | <small>''For the city, Attock, see [[Campbellpur]].''</small> | ||
| − | '''Attock''' was a small town on the banks of the River Indus in [[Attock District]], [[Punjab]]. A bridge over the River Indus was built here. | + | '''Attock''' was a small town on the banks of the River Indus in [[Attock District]], [[Punjab]]. The district was named after this town rather than the capital city. A bridge over the River Indus was built here. |
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Modern name: Attock Khurd<br> | Modern name: Attock Khurd<br> | ||
Variants: Attock | Variants: Attock | ||
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==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
Revision as of 14:33, 6 February 2012
| Attock | |
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
| Coordinates: | 33.8936°N 72.2414°E |
| Altitude: | 346 m (1,138 ft) |
| Present Day Details | |
| Place Name: | Attock Khurd |
| State/Province: | Punjab |
| Country: | Pakistan |
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For the city, Attock, see Campbellpur.
Attock was a small town on the banks of the River Indus in Attock District, Punjab. The district was named after this town rather than the capital city. A bridge over the River Indus was built here.
Contents
Spelling variants
Modern name: Attock Khurd
Variants: Attock
Transport
Railways
Railway Station
Roads
The Grand Truck (GT) Road passes the town.
Bridges
A railway bridge designed by Sir Guildford Molesworth (1828-1925), was opened in 1883.[1]
External Links
- Railway bridge on Indus at Attock All Things Pakistan
- Photographs of the Bridge and railway station Indian Railways Fan Club
References
- ↑ Railway bridge on Indus at Attock All Things Pakistan
