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The Salt Range is a hill system in the Punjab province of Pakistan, deriving its name from its extensive deposits of rock salt. The range extends from the Jhelum River to the Indus, across the northern portion of the Punjab province. The Salt Range contains the great mines of Khewra, Kalabagh and Warcha which yield vast supplies of salt. Coal of a medium quality is also found. *Sakaser and Tilla Jogian are the highest peaks of Salt Range. *Namal Lake, Khabikki Lake and Uchhali Lake are lakes in the Salt Range. ==History== The Awan, Gakhars, Niazi and Rajputs had engaged in an endless battle for sovereignty over the Salt Range. But later in 16th century Awan (tribe) of ancient repute drove out Janjuas and Ghakhars from the western parts of Salt Range. According to the Emperor Babar the Jud and the Janjuha were "two races descended from the same father, "〔Autobiography translated by Erakine, p251〕 who from old times had been rulers of the hills between Nilab and Bhera, that is, of the salt range. "On one-half of the hill lived the Jud, and on the other half the Janjua." The Awans now occupy western half of these hills towards Nilab.〔Four reports made during the years, 1862-63-64-65, Volume 2, by Sir Alexander Cunningham, p.17〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Salt Range」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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