Ancient Names of Multan

Ancient History and Names of Multan

One really does not know how old Multan is and what has been its initial name. 

Meesan, The earliest name attributed to this dwelling.
Kashap Pura, while as per Hindy mythology, the present day Multan was established by Brahama's son Kashap.
Parhalad Pur, Parhalad was sure that there existed a God up there somewhere and Multan got its name.
Sanab Pur
Hans Pur
Bhag Pur
Mulosan Pulu  called by famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang

Mool Asthan, at the time of the invasion of Alexander
Mili Asthana, branch of Hindus known as "Mili", who changed its name". Later "Mili Asthan" turned into "
Multana called by Alberuni
Mooltan, used during the British times.
Moltan
Multan, Present day name and spellings