Civilization and Culture of Bahawalpur State; A Research Review

Abstract

The historical background of the State of Bahawalpur has been discussed to find the reasons, which became the root cause of its cultural values. In this regard, the socio-cultural   position of the Bahawalpur State needs to be highlighted so that the readers would be able to know the actual living pattern of the people of this area. The socio - cultural aspect of the State is also important to trace the reasons of social evils in this area. The socio-cultural and geo-economic conditions of Bahawalpur State are one of the leading factors, which played a vital role in the promotion of civilization of this area. The administrative structure of the State also needs to be discussed to sort out the reasons of their poverty. By highlighting the socio-cultural values of this area, it is also necessary to analyze the good and bad habits, which led the society toward crime. It is also necessary to find out where the socio - cultural and political conditions of specific area can be the major factor for establishing a welfare State. The historical background of the State clearly explains that the caste system, feudalism and un- employment issues are due to low literacy rate. On the other side the non-implementation of law and order in any society can lead towards disastrous by involving people in various minor and major socials evils. It is also the need of the time to provide basic needs to the masses like food, shelter, security and education with basic health facilities. The people of this area should be provided awareness by basic education so that it may be helpful to control the bad habits. For this, purpose it needs to flourish the industrial and other business activities to stabilize their economic conditions, which will be helpful to promote a healthy society. Sectarian exploitation on religious grounds can be eliminated just by education and by enforcing law and order. Hence, I have tried to conclude this research paper that awareness through education and socio - cultural teachings can be the leading source to establish a batter society.

Keywords: Bahawalpur State history, Cultural values of Bahawalpur, Socio-cultural aspects, Social evils in Bahawalpur, Geo-economic conditions, Administrative structure.