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Potohar

The Potohar Plateau, situated north of Punjab and west of Azad Kashmir in northeast Pakistan, possesses a distinct language and culture.  Comprising the districts of Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, and Rawalpindi, the plateau includes cities like Gujar Khan, Rawat, Attock, and Mandra.  The Jhelum and Indus rivers traverse the region, which also features varied terrain, including the Salt Range and the Kala Chatta Range.  Agriculture here is primarily rain-fed.  Potohar is also rich in natural resources, evidenced by its numerous oil and gas fields.  The region's culture boasts a long history, with evidence of ancient civilizations, including the Indus Valley Civilization.  Numerous archaeological finds and fossils, now housed in the Taxila Museum, contribute to the local heritage. Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a significant center of learning for Hindus and Buddhists and a major part of the Gandhara civilization.  It experienced periods of Persian...
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