Note 28 — HISTORICAL RECORD (continued 2)
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The Punjaub derives its name from two Persian words (punj, five, and aub waters), signifying five waters. In fact there are six rivers intersecting the country, namely the Indus, Jhelum, Chenaub, Ravee, Beas, and Sutlej. The course of the Beas is much shorter than the five other rivers, so that it appears to have been disregarded when the name of the Punjaub was bestowed.