The document provides information about the Indian state of Punjab. It discusses Punjab's history as a region that has been conquered by many empires and was divided between India and Pakistan. It also outlines key facts about Punjab's location in northwest India and its capital Chandigarh. Popular tourist places like the Golden Temple, Wagha Border, Rock Garden and Rose Garden are mentioned. The traditional Bhangra dance of Punjab is described. Finally, famous personalities from Punjab like Manmohan Singh, Dharmendra, Navjot Singh Sidhu and Harbhajan Singh are highlighted.

1. Welcome ToWelcome To
PunjabPunjab

2. PunjabPunjab
 HistoryHistory
 LocationLocation
 Tourist PlacesTourist Places
 Famous PersonalitiesFamous Personalities
 DanceDance

3. HistoryHistory

4. HistoryHistory The term Punjab comprises two words –The term Punjab comprises two words – punjpunj and ab.and ab.
 Punjab province was divided between India and Pakistan in 1947.Punjab province was divided between India and Pakistan in 1947.
 The Punjab region was conquered by many ancient empires.The Punjab region was conquered by many ancient empires.
 Agriculture is the largest industry in Punjab.Agriculture is the largest industry in Punjab.
 Only state in India with a majority Sikh population.Only state in India with a majority Sikh population.

5. LocationLocation

6. LocationLocation
 Punjab, the land of five rivers, is located at the northwest end ofPunjab, the land of five rivers, is located at the northwest end of
India.India.
 The state capital is Chandigarh.The state capital is Chandigarh.
 It marks a clear demarcation of India from the neighboringIt marks a clear demarcation of India from the neighboring
country of Pakistan.country of Pakistan.
 Punjab has a total area of 50,362 square kilometers, which isPunjab has a total area of 50,362 square kilometers, which is
around 1.54% of the total geographical area of the country.around 1.54% of the total geographical area of the country.

7. Tourist PlacesTourist Places
 1.Golden Temple1.Golden Temple
 2.Wagha Border2.Wagha Border
 3.Rock Garden3.Rock Garden
 4.Rose Garden4.Rose Garden

8. DanceDance

9. BhangraBhangra
 The term Bhangra refers to the traditional dance originating inThe term Bhangra refers to the traditional dance originating in
the Majha area of the Punjab region.the Majha area of the Punjab region.
 Traditional Bhangra is performed in a circle and is performed usingTraditional Bhangra is performed in a circle and is performed using
traditional dance steps.traditional dance steps.
 Traditional Bhangra is now not only performed during the harvestTraditional Bhangra is now not only performed during the harvest
season.season.
 It has now become popular in may countries.It has now become popular in may countries.

10. 1.Golden1.Golden TempleTemple
 The Harmandir Sahib, also Darbar Sahib and is informally referred toThe Harmandir Sahib, also Darbar Sahib and is informally referred to
as the Golden Temple.as the Golden Temple.
 The city was founded in 1574 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das.The city was founded in 1574 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das.
 The Harmandir Sahib was designed by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan DevThe Harmandir Sahib was designed by the fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev
Ji.Ji.
 The cornerstone was laid by the Muslim Sufi saint Sai Hazrat MianThe cornerstone was laid by the Muslim Sufi saint Sai Hazrat Mian
Mir Ji on 28 December 1588.Mir Ji on 28 December 1588.
 The holiest Sikh Gurudwara in India.The holiest Sikh Gurudwara in India.

11. 2.Wagha Border2.Wagha Border
 Wagah is a village situated near a road borderWagah is a village situated near a road border
crossing, between Pakistan and India.crossing, between Pakistan and India.
 It is particularly known for the elaborate WagahIt is particularly known for the elaborate Wagah
Border Ceremony that happens at the border gate,Border Ceremony that happens at the border gate,
two hours before sunset each day.two hours before sunset each day.

12. 3.Rock Garden3.Rock Garden
 The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India,The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India,
also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden.also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden.
 It is spread over an area of 40 acres.It is spread over an area of 40 acres.
 It is completely built of industrial and home waste and thrown-away items.It is completely built of industrial and home waste and thrown-away items.
 It was founded by Nek Chand who is a Padma Shri awardee and has millionsIt was founded by Nek Chand who is a Padma Shri awardee and has millions
of fans across the globe .of fans across the globe .

13. 4.Rose Garden4.Rose Garden
 Rose Garden, is a botanical garden located in Chandigarh, India andRose Garden, is a botanical garden located in Chandigarh, India and
spread over 30 acres of land.spread over 30 acres of land.
 It is named after India's former president, Zakir Hussain.It is named after India's former president, Zakir Hussain.
 It was created in 1967 under the guidance of Dr M.S. Randhawa.It was created in 1967 under the guidance of Dr M.S. Randhawa.
 It serves as a host of many events.It serves as a host of many events.
 It hosts an annual rose festival calledIt hosts an annual rose festival called Rose FestivalRose Festival, a major cultural, a major cultural
event in Chandigarh during February or March.event in Chandigarh during February or March.

14. Famous PersonalitiesFamous Personalities
 1. Manmohan Singh1. Manmohan Singh
 2.Dharmendra Singh Deol2.Dharmendra Singh Deol
 3.Navjot Singh Sidhu3.Navjot Singh Sidhu
 4.Harbhajan Singh4.Harbhajan Singh

15. 1.Manmohan Singh1.Manmohan Singh
 Manmohan Singh was born on 26 September 1932 in Punjab.Manmohan Singh was born on 26 September 1932 in Punjab.
 He served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.He served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
 He was the first Sikh in the office.He was the first Sikh in the office.
 He was the first prime minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to be re-He was the first prime minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to be re-
elected after completing a full five-year term.elected after completing a full five-year term.

16. 2.Dharmendra Singh Deol2.Dharmendra Singh Deol
 Dharam Singh Deol was born on 8th December 1935 in Punjab.Dharam Singh Deol was born on 8th December 1935 in Punjab.
 In 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for hisIn 1997, he received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award for his
contribution to Hindi cinema.contribution to Hindi cinema.
 His starring roles in action films earned him nicknames such asHis starring roles in action films earned him nicknames such as
"Action King" and "He-Man"."Action King" and "He-Man".
 He has also been a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India.He has also been a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India.

17. 4.Navjot Singh Sidhu4.Navjot Singh Sidhu
 Navjot Singh Sidhu was born on born 20th October 1963 in Patiala,Navjot Singh Sidhu was born on born 20th October 1963 in Patiala,
Punjab.Punjab.
 He is a former Indian cricketer.He is a former Indian cricketer.
 He was also a member of parliament from Amritsar between 2004 toHe was also a member of parliament from Amritsar between 2004 to
2014.2014.
 He is currently seen in a popular Indian comedy show, Comedy NightsHe is currently seen in a popular Indian comedy show, Comedy Nights
with Kapil as a permanent guest.with Kapil as a permanent guest.

18. 3.Harbhajan Singh3.Harbhajan Singh
 Harbhajan Singh Plaha was born on 3rd July, 1980Harbhajan Singh Plaha was born on 3rd July, 1980
in Jalandhar, Punjab, India.in Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
 Harbhajan made his Test and One Day International (ODI)Harbhajan made his Test and One Day International (ODI)
debuts in early 1998.debuts in early 1998.
 He is an Indian international cricketer and former captainHe is an Indian international cricketer and former captain
of IPL team Mumbai State and Punjab state for the 2012–of IPL team Mumbai State and Punjab state for the 2012–
13 Ranji Trophy season.13 Ranji Trophy season.
 He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009.He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009.