Choa Saidanshah
| Choa Saidan Shah چوآسيدن شاه | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Coordinates: 32°43′00″N 72°59′00″E / 32.71667°N 72.98333°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Chakwal District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Committee |
| Elevation | 676 m (2,218 ft) |
Choa Saidan Shah ( in Punjabi چویا سےرن شاہ Urdu: چوآسيدن شاه), is a small town and Union Council of Chakwal District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It is the capital and of one of the seven Union Councils of Choa Saidan Shah Tehsil.[1]
Geography
Choa Saidan Shah is located in the south of Chakwal about 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the town centre on the Chakwal-Khewra road, in the east of Kallar Kahar, about 27 kilometres (17 mi) from the M2 motorway, about 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Khewra and about 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Katas.[2] The town is placed in a bowl shaped valley, surrounded by hills. It is surrounded by trees and orchards, and is famous for its roses and perfumes.[3]
History
This town is named after the saint Saidan Shah Shirazi. The legend goes that the area was a desert until the holy man arrived, when he struck the ground with his staff and sweet water sprang up ("Choa" چویا Punjabi means "spring"). The saint’s shrine is set back from the main bazaar in a courtyard, and the annual urs is held in April.
References
Template:Chakwal-thesel