Bambawali-Ravi-Bedian Canal

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Bambanwala–Ravi–Bedian Canal
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BRB Canal near Lahore
Bambawali-Ravi-Bedian Canal
Interactive map of Bambanwala–Ravi–Bedian Canal
LocationPunjab
CountryPakistan
Coordinates 31°32′46″N74°43′30″E / 31.54611°N 74.72500°E / 31.54611; 74.72500
Specifications
StatusOperational
Navigation authorityPunjab Irrigation Department
History
Former namesIchogil Canal
Construction began1948
Geography
Start point Upper Chenab Canal near Bambanwala west of Daska
End point Sutlej River near Kanganpur

Bambanwala-Ravi-Bedian Canal (BRB Canal), also called Ichogil Canal (by Indian authors), [1] is a manmade waterway in Pakistan that takes off from the Upper Chenab Canal near the Bambanwala village (to the west of Daska), runs southeast until reaching close to the India-Pakistan border and then runs south parallel to the border. It ends at the Sutlej near Kanganpur 100 km south of Lahore. It is the source of the Lahore Canal which runs westwards to the city of Lahore.

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History

The canal was built by the citizens of Lahore in 1948 in response to an appeal by the Chief Minister of Punjab Iftikhar Hussein to safeguard the city from a possible Indian invasion in the future. As a result, common Pakistani nationals dug the whole 8km canal free of cost in a few days. [2] [ unreliable source? ]

Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

Pakistani Soldier engaging with Indian Army on BRB Canal during the Indian invasion Pakistani soldier engaging invading indian forces at the BRB canal.jpg
Pakistani Soldier engaging with Indian Army on BRB Canal during the Indian invasion

During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the Pakistani army blew up all except eight bridges crossing the canal in an effort to hold back the invading Indian forces until the ceasefire was announced. However, Indian military was successful in crossing the canal and captured the area. [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Khan, Muhammad Saad; Javeed, Fatima; Anbrine, Dr. Shama (2015). "The Impact of Urbanisation on Avian Communities of Lahore" (PDF). Department of Architecture,UET, Lahore. Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning. 18 (First Issue): 1.
  2. ↑ Zain, Ali (6 September 2015). "What is actual meaning of BRB Canal and its role in Pak-India 65 war?". Daily Pakistan.
  3. ↑ Ramachandran, D.P. (2008). Empire's First Soldiers. Amber Books Limited. p. 197. ISBN   9780979617478.
  4. ↑ "What is actual meaning of BRB Canal and its role in Pak-India 65 war?". 6 September 2015.
  5. ↑ Singh, Gp. Capt. Ranbir (2005). Major Defence Operations Since 1947. Ocean Books. ISBN   9788188322671.


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