Uch History
Uch Sharif, 75 km from
Bahawalpur is a very old town. It is believed that it existed 500 BC. Some
historians believe that Uch was there even before the advent of Bikramajit
when Jains and Buddhist ruled over the sub-continent. At the time of the invasion
by Alexander the Great, Uch was under Hindu rule.
Certain historians say that Alexander came to Uch after conquering northern
parts of India and spent over a fortnight in they city and renamed it Alexandria.
Some have mentioned Uch by the name of Sikandara or Iskalanda.
They have described it as the most flourishing and beautiful town perched
upon the plateau near the confluence of the Chenab and Ravi rivers.
In Bhawalpur District at the confluence of the Sutlej and the Chenab is the historic town of Uch sharif. Some historians Believe that Uch was there even before the advent of Bikramajit when Jains and Buddhist ruled over the sub-continent. The time of the invasion by Alexander the Great, Uch was under Hindu rule. Certain historians say that Alexander came To Uch after conquering the northern parts of India and spent over a fortnight in the city and renamed it Alexandria. Some have mentioned Uch by the name of Sikandara or Iskalanda. For Muslims it was the most important cultural and religious center in the 13th century. It is also famous for its beautiful shrines ornamented with blue mosaic and other establishments done on stucco and other materials. Most of the tombs have been erected on the pattern of shrine of Rukn-e-Alam at Multan with some local architectural additions. Some of them also have been engraved and raised to Make calligraphic patterns in the Arabic language. Some of the earlier shrines are in sad state of decay but do reveal the Remanants of their original splendor and glory.
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