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| - Punjab: A region that is split across the political borders of India and Pakistan. It is situated in the north western region of India. Punjab has a predominantly Sikh population. The Word 'Punjab' means 'Five Rivers'. The geographical area of Punjab consists of plains which are irrigated by five rivers. These rivers are the Beas, Sutlej, Chenab, Ravi and Jhelum. After the Independance of India in 1947, Punjab was divided between India and Pakistan. India retained the new East Punjab whilst Pakistan gained the western plains of Punjab and the old capital city of Lahore. Punjab is a land famous for Sikhs as this is where the majority of Indian Sikhs reside. It is the land where most of the Gurus were born, and is rich with their history and spirit. Punjab has a famous, and bloody history as well. Punjabi people are known for their fearlessness, physical strength, business aptitude, work ethic, honesty, and festive culture. Punjabis are also considered a very proud people. Present day Punjab state of India is surrounded by the following states/provinces:
* Himachal Pradesh is situated to the north and east,
* Haryana to the south and southeast,
* Chandigarh to the southeast
* Rajasthan to the southwest
* Pakistani province of Punjab to the west and
* Jammu and Kashmir to the north of Punjab
- show name of villeges of punjab in india.
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