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Gaining success in the online world with article marketing

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:30:03 -0400

Today every one is talking about article marketing. Be it the SEO professionals, bloggers, web masters or people with online businesses. But various questions arise in ones mind, like: What exactly is article marketing? Is it worth our time? How to submit articles? Where to submit them? Etc. In this article I will try to walk through all these things. Read on for the smoothest article submitting process ever! What is article marketing? Simply speaking, article marketing is the mode of marketing in which a person interested in promoting his blog or website writes quality articles and submits them to websites called article directories. At the end of each article the author is allowed to introduce a few lines about himself and give high quality links pointing back to his site. The visitors read these articles and if they find it interesting visit the author's website too. Is it worth your time? Quality articles can bring loads of targeted traffic to your website providing you a chance to sell your products or services. It will also boost your PPC earnings dramatically. **End Summary** Topics: article marketing]]> article directory]]> submit articles]]> seo eines]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Submit your quality articles to Article Buster and win hundreds of quality do-follow back links. Your articles get published in mere seconds!! Submit articles

The Great Rohtas Fort

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:33:50 -0400

Rumored to be imperishable, the great strong hold of Rohtas was built by Sher Shah Suri to crush the local Potohar and Gukkhar tribes and to prevent Emperor Hamayun from entering Shah,s domains. It has been built on the Grand Trunk Road at a distance of 16 km from Jehlum (a site chosen by Sher Shah himself), blocking the route from Quetta to Lahore. The fort is a beautiful blend of Indian and Pakhtun architecture. The elements of Hindu architecture include balconies and decorations while the utilitarian style of construction has been taken from Pakhtun architecture. The fort has twelve gates including four trap gates which are in the direct line of fire of the bastions built at irregular intervals. It can accommodate a 30000 strong force. The length of outer wall is 5.2 km while it's height ranges from 10 to 18 meters. The fortress is irregular in it's shape. The cost of construction of Rohtas Fortress was about Rs. 3425000 as per Waqiat-e- Jahangiri. The 12 gates are a s follows: 1. Sohail Gate, 2. Kabuli Gate, 3. Shishi Gate, 4. Langar Khani Gate, 5. Talaqi Gate, 6. Khwas Khani Gate, 7. Gatali Gate, 8. **End Summary** Topics: Rohtas Fort]]> pakistan]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to know more about Rohtas Fort?? Click Here!! Or visit our Blog http://pakeztan.blogspot.com/

Multan-The City of Saints

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:30:52 -0400

The ancient city of Multan is known as The City of Saintsâ€ due to the large number of Sufis and shrines belonging to the city. Multan is situated near river Chenab, in Punjab province of Pakistan and is the capital of Multan district. The population of district is about 4 million. During the famous Mahabharata war Multan was the capital of Trigarta empire. The ancient name of the city was Kashtpur. The recent name (Multan) has originated from the word Mitrasthana. Multan came under Muslim rule in 712 A.D when Muhammad Bin Qasim, at the age of 17, annexed Sindh. Before this annexation a Muslim general Mohlab also conquered Multan in 664 A.D but this capture was not permanent. It also remained a part of Ghaznavid empire, Moughal empire, Durrani empire and the Punjabi empire ruled by Ranjit Singh. After the Anglo-Sikh war the British took over the city. Finally in 1947, upon the independence of Pakistan, it became a part of the Punjab province of Pakistan. Following are a few of the most exciting places of Multan: Tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam: One of the most remarkable shrines in Multan is the tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam. **End Summary** Topics: multan]]> pakistan travel]]> pakistan]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to know more about Multan?? Click Here!! Or visit our Blog http://pakeztan.blogspot.com/

Moenjodaro-The City of Dead

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:29:11 -0400

The word Moenjodaroâ€ means The City of Deadâ€. This ancient city was discovered in 1922 by a British archaeologist Sir John Marshal. It belonged to the great Indus valley civilization which came into existence about 5000 years ago in the region irrigated by river Indus and it's tributaries, the region is now called Pakistan. Moenjodaro was a well-built and developed city with almost all the streets 33 feet wide, a proper system of sanitation and well-planned market places. Its script has not been deciphered. It is believed that most of the people of Moenjodaro worshiped idols because numerous idols were found during the excavation. Some of these idols were wearing cotton clothes which proves that the people of dead city were well versed in weaving cotton. They had trade links with far off places and imported Copper, Silver, Bronze and Tin from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Kharasan as the Indus valley itself didn't produce these metals. These metals were then used to prepare weapons, jewelry and other items of daily use. Probably the use of iron was not known to the people of ancient city. Their attitude towards the battle field shows that they were very peace loving. **End Summary** Topics: Moenjodaro]]> Indus valley civilization]]> pakistan]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to know more about Moenjodaro ?? Click Here!! Want to know more about Indus Valley Civilization ?? Click Here!! Or visit our Blog http://pakeztan.blogspot.com/

Lahore-The Garden of Moughals

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:27:39 -0400

Lahore, the city found by Loh the son of Rama about five thousand years ago, is called â€The City of Gardensâ€ or â€The Garden of Moughalsâ€. It has been the capital of some of the most glorious empires of the past. Ayaz made it the capital of Ghaznavid Empire while the Moughal emperors Akbar and Jehangir used the city as the capital of Moughal Empire which consisted of almost whole of sub-continent. Lahore also served as the capital of Punjabi Empire ruled by Ranjit Singh. Lahore is the capital of Punjab province and is situated near the river Ravi. Today it serves as the center of all cultural activities and is recognized as the cultural heart of Punjab. The native language spoken here is Punjabi. Being a mixture of Urdu and pure Punjabi it is also termed as Lahori Punjabi. With a population of 10 million people it is the second most populous country of Pakistan, 5th amongst all the South Asian cities and 26th in the world. **End Summary** Topics: Lahore]]> Pakistan travel]]> Pakistan]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to know more about Lahore ?? Click Here!! Or visit our Blog http://pakeztan.blogspot.com/

The Kalash Tribe

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:25:49 -0400

In the mountain valleys of northern Pakistan live the people with most extraordinary rituals, beliefs and culture, the Kalash. Kalash are an ethnic group residing among the towering mountains of Hindu Kush range. Their population is about 6000 and they speak the Kalasha language belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of languages (Urdu and Pushto are also understood widely as secondary languages). The word Kalash has been derived from the name of Kafiristan Kalasha which was present in Afghanistan. These people are polytheists and their culture is completely different from the overall culture of Pakistan. The most remarkable element of their culture is the dress they wear. Women use long black robes and head gears with eye-catching beads, buttons and feathers on it while men distinguish themselves by wearing special woolen hats with feathers and small metallic bells on it. Most men use Shalwar Kameez as their general dress. Nature plays central role in the lives of Kalash people. Every year a number of festivals and sacrifices are arranged to give thanks to gods. The three main festivals of Kalash include Joshi festival in late May, the Uchau in autumn, and the Caumus in midwinter. **End Summary** Topics: Kalash Tribe]]> Pakistan travel destinations]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to know more about Kalash Tribe?? Click Here!! Or visit our Blog http://pakeztan.blogspot.com/

Indus Valley Civilization

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:24:38 -0400

The Indus Valley Civilization originated nearly 5000 years ago in the area irrigated by the mighty Indus River and it's tributaries. This land is presently known as Pakistan. Two major archaeological sites which remind us of this once-great civilization are Moenjodaro and Harrapa. These sites were discovered as a result of an excavation carried out under the supervision of a British archaeologist Sir John Marshall, in 1922. Moenjodaro means City of the Dead. It is situated at a distance of 27km from Larkana, in Sindh. Harrapa is a site 24km away from the city of Sahiwal, in Punjab. In spite of a distance of 650km between the two cities, both are similar many ways. The people of these cities were very civilized and urbane. Indus Valley Civilization came to an end about 2500 years ago as a result of floods. An impressive architectural taste is visible in the buildings of the Indus Valley Civilization. The cities were well planned and were developed on large areas. Most of the roads were 33feet wide. A proper sanitation and drainage system was present and the drains were kept covered. **End Summary** Topics: Indus Valley Civilization]]> Moenjodaro]]> Harrapa]]> Pakistan]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to know more about Indus Valley Civilization?? Click Here!! Or visit our Blog http://pakeztan.blogspot.com/

Hunza Valley

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:21:20 -0400

Lush green fields, snow capped mountains, beautiful springs and friendly people make the enchanting Hunza valley a perfect spot for tourists and nature lovers. Hunza valley is located in the north of Pakistan at an elevation of 2,438 meters (7,999 feet). The local languages spoken here are Burushaski, Wakhi and Shina, while many people understand Urdu (National language of Pakistan). Most of the people are Muslims. Hunza is administratively divided into 5 districts run by D.Cs controlled by the chief minister of Gilgit which is, in turn, controlled by the federal government of Pakistan itself. The capital of Hunza is Karimabad. In the past Hunza was a princely state near Nagar. This state continued to survive until 1974 when Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto finally dissolved it. There are many versions about who inhabited Hunza valley first. According to one, Alexander Zulkarnain made an effort to inhabit and develop the sublime valley. An other version implies that Alexander The Great annexed the area and at the last moments of his life alloted it to his loyal commanders. Who made it irrigable and inhabitable. **End Summary** Topics: Hunza valley]]> Pakistan travel]]> Pakistan]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to know more about the beautiful Hunza valley?? Click Here!! Or visit our blog pakeztan.blogspot.com

The Ancient Gandhara

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:19:14 -0400

The Indus Valley Civilization came into existence about 5000 years ago. A number of invaders from Central Asia, Afghanistan and ancient Greece attacked this beautiful land and influenced the local art and culture. As a result a mixed culture cropped up and the famous Gandhara art flourished in the reign of Maharaja Kanishk. The kingdom of Maharajah was called Gandhara. It was situated in the vale of Peshawar, the Potohar platue and on the Kabul river. Today the area stretching from Peshawar to Rawalpindi in the north of Pakistan is considered as Gandhara. The capital of ancient Gandhara was Taxila. It was considered as the center of cultural activities and education. A grand university was also present here. People from all over the subcontinent visited the place for trade and to quench their thirst for knowledge. The ancient Gandhara excelled in the field of fine arts specially in the making of stone statues. The statues of Mahatama Gautam Budha are quite impressive and tourists from all over the world visit this place to see these magnificent pieces of art. **End Summary** Topics: Gandhara]]> Pakistan travel]]> Pakistan travel destinations]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Want to know more about Gandhara civilization Click here! Or visit our blog: pakeztan.blogspot.com