Cholistan Desert

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The Cholistan Desert, also known locally by its Punjabi name Rohi, is a desert in the Bahawalpur Division of Punjab, Pakistan. It forms part of the greater Thar Desert, which also extends into Sindh and Rajasthan. It is one of two large deserts in Punjab, the other being the Thal Desert. The name is derived from the Turkic word chol, meaning "sands," and istan, a Persian suffix meaning "land of." Cholistan was a center for caravan trade, leading to the construction of numerous forts in the medieval period to protect trade routes—of which the Derawar Fort is the best-preserved example.

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