Dana Abad (Danabad) is a village in Jaranwala Tehsil, Faisalabad District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1][2]

دانا آباد
Village
Dana Abad
دانا آباد is located in Pakistan
دانا آباد
دانا آباد
Coordinates: 30°53′05″N 72°26′25″E / 30.88472°N 72.44028°E / 30.88472; 72.44028
Country Pakistan
ProvincePunjab
DistrictFaisalabad
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

It is featured in the Punjabi folklore of Mirza Sahban. Mirza, the hero of this folklore, was born in this village. Dana Abad is home to Kharal Jats.[2] The Mirza Sahiban Mausoleum is located in the village.[1]

Dana Abad village is located 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Nankana Sahib and 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Shahkot.

Transportation

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Dana Abad is 11 km from Jaranwala city on Jaranwala-Syedwala road near M3 motorway (Pakistan) interchange.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Muhammad Hassan Miraj (1 April 2013). "The ballad of Mirza Saheba'n". Dawn. Pakistan. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Folk Tales of Pakistan: Mirza-Sahiban". All Things Pakistan (ATP) website. 26 October 2010. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  3. ^ Dana Abad on Google maps website Retrieved 18 April 2021