Golra Sharif
Golra Sharif (Urdu: گولڑہ شریف) is a town situated near the Margalla Hills in the Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan, at about 520 m (1,710 ft) above sea level, 17 km (11 mi) from the ancient city of Taxila. It is known for the Mausoleum of Meher Ali Shah that yearly attracts thousands of devotees. Prior to the arrival of Meher Ali Shah's ancestors Golra Sharif was a village in the suburbs of Rawalpindi. Golra has a history of more than 900 years two sons of Abdullah Khan Golra(Dada Golra) Shahabudin Khan Golra and Sihal Khan Golra settled here in this region and named the region Golra after their father Dada Golra. Sihal Khan built a mosque which is still present in Golra. The Mosque is now called Sihali Masjid.
Railway[]
Golra Sharif Railway station is situated on Golra Road in Golra Sharif town. The station was established in 1881. It is an important junction of Pakistan Railways to link Peshawar, Kohat, Havelian and Multan. It hosts Railways Heritage Museum.
- Union councils of Islamabad Capital Territory
- Ziyarat
- Islamabad