As the city that produces the most mangos in Punjab, Multan is often referred to as the “Mango City of Pakistan” Because of the great quality of the mangoes in multan that is produced, it is frequently highly praised.

The golden-yellow Chaunsa, which originated in Multan and is a beloved around the world because to its outstanding sweetness and unusually delightful aroma, soft flesh, and golden color, was named after the city of Multan.

Its delectable mangoes are popular both In Pakistan and around the world. Multan’s biggest gift is the mango. It is linked to the rest of the globe by an international airport. It is almost in the center of Pakistan’s map. It is linked to the rest of the country by Pakistan Railways, the National Highway, and an under-construction freeway.

Mangoes are one of the most popular fruits in the world for food, juice, flavor, aroma, and color.

Popular Varieties of Mangoes that Multan Grows

About Multan

Multan is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan, and capital of Multan District. It is located in the southern part of the province, and is steeped in history. 

Poulation of Multan in 1998

It has a population of over 3.8 million (according to 1998 census), making it the sixth largest city in Pakistan. 

It is built just east of the Chenab River, more or less in the geographic center of the country and about 966 km from Karachi. Multan is known as the ‘City of Pirs and Shrines’, and is a prosperous city of bazaars, mosques and superbly designed tombs. 

The Multan International Airport connects flights to major cities in Pakistan and to cities in the Persian Gulf. 

The city’s industries include metal working, flour, sugar, oil milling, textiles manufacturing, fertilizer, soap, and glass. Multan is also known for its handicrafts, especially pottery and enamel work.

History of Multan

One of the subcontinent’s oldest cities, Multan derives its name from an idol in the temple of the sun god, a shrine of the pre-Muslim period. 

The city was conquered (c.326 BC) by Alexander the Great , visited (AD 641) by the Chinese Buddhist scholar Hsüan-tsang, taken (8th cent.) by the Arabs, and captured by Muslim Turkish conqueror Mahmud of Ghazna in 1005 and by Timur in 1398. In the 16th and 17th century, Multan enjoyed peace under the rule of Mughal emperors. 

In 1818, the city was seized by Ranjit Singh, leader of the Sikhs. The British held it from 1848 until Pakistan achieved independence in 1947. Landmarks include an old fort containing the 14th-century tombs of two Muslim saints. 

(source: Punjab.Gov)