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| home » Tour to Islamabad » Islamabad Travel Info » Moshques and Shrines in Islamabad » Golra Sharif |
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Situated in the foothills of Margalla, Golra Sharif is an ancient Islamic settlement close to the Taxila city. The proximity to the famous Taxila city has made Golra Sharif witness to many empires and dynasties. The place is an important pilgrimage and heritage site of Pakistan. Ahmad Shah Abdali, his son Taimur Shah ruled Glora Sharif during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. The place was ruled by the Sikh communities after the Muslim rule. Golra Sharif is one of the sought after tourist destination of Islamabad.
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The shrine of the Sufi Saint Pir Meher Ali Shah is situated in Golra Sharif. The sufi saint used to preach the teachings of Quran and Hadth in the shrine during the viloent times in South Asia. delivered lessons on equality and universal brotherhood. The famous poet Allama Mohammad Iqbal used to go to Pir Sahib for consultation and solutions to several aspects related to mysticism. The shrine was reconstructed with a
dome and a marble minaret.
A railway service in Pakistan is named after Sufi Saint Pir Meher Ali Shah for his dedicated service of Islam. His son Pir Syed Ghulam Mohyuddin Babu Ji like Railway engine for its endurance, potency, loyalty, sacrificing nature and non deviation or steadfastness. Glora Sharif can be reached from Rawlapindi. The Glora Sharif terminal links Attock city, Noshehra, Peshawar, Taxila, Havelian, Kohat, Kundian, and Jand. Golra Sharif crossing and motorway are located close to the Golra Sharif Railway Station. A taxi can be hired and reached to the pilgrim spot.
The site Islalambadlahore.com offers comprehensive information on Golra Sharif
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