Abstract
Three things were prominent in Punjabi culture due to road path of multi race invaders i.e. different religions, languages and traditions. the colours of cosmopolitan is reflected in the variety of Punjabi culture. Archaeologists considered Soan valley (near Rawalpindi) as the first ever human settlement. Besides Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa traces of life were found in more than thirty places which reflect the excellence of our civilization . Old religious books Rigveda, Mahabharata and Ramayana and non-religious books Ashta Dhyayi, Mahabhasia and Punj Tantar were written in Punjab . Education and research continued to flourish in Taxila university at the time of Alexander the great attack. the most exquisite collection of our tradition was Gandhara Art . Many sufis travelled to Punjab during Muslim Regime and brought people's heart towards Islam. Bhagti Tehreek was initiated in reply to sufism . Muslim rulers appreciated music, painting and calligraphy except Aurangzeb Alamgir . this distinct culture also influenced architectural designs. Punjabis not only built modern buildings but populated great cities like Islamabad and Chandigarh . Punjabi language is considered one of the old languages it is developed through Dravidian language, Sanskrit and Pali languages flourished it further. The Punjabi literature has achieved world wide popularity. the Institute of Folk Heritage has put life in legends of Punjab .
Dr Muhammad Azam Chaudhary. (2014) Dimensions Of Punjabi Culture , Karoonjhar Research Journal, Volume-11, Issue-1.
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