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Raja Bazaar (Urdu: راجہ بازار) is the primary commercial, residential hub, as well as the main shopping area and a union council of Rawalpindi.[1][2] Located near to Fawara Chowk, it features key business and commercial centers, branches of major banks, and expansive residential areas dating back to the British colonial era. Several important roads converge at Raja Bazaar, including Trunk Bazaar, Liaquat Road, Moti Bazaar, Bhabra Bazar, Namak Mandi, and Narnkari Bazaar.
Raja Bazaar
راجہ بازار | |
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Shopping Hub | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Punjab |
City | Rawalpindi |
Languages | |
• Official | Urdu |
Time zone | UTC+5:00 (PST) |
The area is home to historic residential and commercial buildings from the British era, with narrow streets characteristic of its old architecture. Raja Bazaar encompasses a variety of smaller markets and bazaars, such as Kapra Bazaar, Lakar Bazaar, Masala Bazaar, and Sabzi Mandi.[3] Additionally, it houses an RDA parking plaza at its centre for convenience.
District Headquarters Hospital
editDistrict Headquarters Hospital Rawalpindi, affiliated with Rawalpindi Medical College provides basic health care to the residents of inner and old city and also serves a referral centre for trauma patients.[3]
Roadside vendors
editRaja Bazaar has several commodities such as used books, buckets, ropes, soap cases, hair bands, bangles, bags, and other accessories are available from roadside vendors. These roadside small shops are the major attraction of Raja Bazaar. At the end of the week the pavements on either side of which the shops are located in Raja Bazaar are crowded by Juma Bazaar.
References
edit- ^ "Renovation work at Raja Bazaar to kick off soon". The News International.
- ^ "Rawalpindi street markets". The News International.
- ^ a b "Exploring Rawalpindi's Vibrant Raja Bazaar". 18 April 2021.