Rawalpindi

geographical name

Ra·​wal·​pin·​di ˌrä-wəl-ˈpin-dē How to pronounce Rawalpindi (audio)
rau̇l-ˈpin-,
rȯl-ˈpin-
city in northeastern Pakistan south of Islamabad population 1,409,768

Note: Rawalpindi served as temporary capital of Pakistan from 1959 to 1969.

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“Rawalpindi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rawalpindi. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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