Question

Why it is necessary to study geographical characteristics of Punjab in order to study the history of Punjab?:

Answer 1

This is simply because India is a country of diversified and it's geographical features were a reason for attraction of foreigners etc. In fact that's true even today

Answer 2

The historical areas of Punjab are basically measured to the east from the basin of the river Bias to the boundary of the river Indus to the west.

Kashmiri Himalayas on the north and the Rajasthan and cholistan at the south have impact role in the history of Punjab.

However, over history Punjab has had its boundaries expand as well as shrink. The high time for Punjab occurred under the reign of Mugal emperor Babur and the empire of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.