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


   

Multan the Oldest Living City in World

 Multan the Oldest Living City in World is written by MDA (Multan Development Authority) on Bowmanji Chowk of Multan.

Multan the Oldest Living City in World

They say Multan is the Oldest Living City in World. There is no traces of history of Multan that how old it is?

However Indus Civilization is said be very old and it is believed Alexander the Great attacked fort of Multan 2500 years ago. But to prove oldest in the world more history is required. If not oldest at least one of oldest cities of the world it is. It also has sister city agreement with Rome of Italy.