Golra Sharif

Coordinates: 33°41′38″N 72°58′39″E / 33.6940°N 72.9775°E / 33.6940; 72.9775
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Shrine of Meher Ali Shah in Golra Sharif

Golra Sharif (

ancient city of Taxila
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It is known for the Mausoleum of Meher Ali Shah that yearly attracts thousands of devotees.[1] Prior to the arrival of Meher Ali Shah's ancestors, Golra Sharif was a village in the suburbs of Rawalpindi.

Railway station

The Golra Sharif Junction railway station is situated on Golra Road near Golra Sharif. The station was established in 1881.[2] It is an important junction of Pakistan Railways to link Peshawar, Kohat, Havelian, and Multan. It hosts the Railways Heritage Museum.[3]

References

  1. ^ Khalil, Wali Imran (2018-06-04). "White Marble Marvel - Pir Mehr Ali Shah Shrine And Hindu Temple Of Golra Sharif, Islamabad". Dunya Blog. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
  2. ^ Hassan, Shiraz (2015-01-26). "Century-old Golra Railway station now a site for museum goers". Dawn. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
  3. ^ "Golra station a window into subcontinent's rail history". The Express Tribune. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2022-07-11.

33°41′38″N 72°58′39″E / 33.6940°N 72.9775°E / 33.6940; 72.9775