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What is the history of Gujranwala?
Gujranwala was founded by a pastoral people called Gujars and in 1867 was incorporated as a municipality. The city has a hospital and several colleges affiliated with the University of the Punjab. The birthplace of the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh, it remained his capital until he occupied Lahore in 1799.
Who named Gujranwala?
The origin of the name Gujranwala is shrouded in mists of time. The first name of the settlement according to the compilers of the first edition of the district Gazette was khanpur Shansi after an individual of the JAT cast called Khan Shansi who founded 11 villages in the nearby area.
What is the meaning of Gujranwala?
go͝ojrən-wälə, go͝oj- A city of northeast Pakistan north of Lahore. It was an early center of Sikh influence. 3.
Where is Gujranwala India?
Gujranwala, Bathinda, State of Punjab, India
| Type: | Populated place – a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
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| Region: | Bathinda, State of Punjab, India |
| Latitude: | 30° 29′ 58″ N |
| Longitude: | 75° 12′ 40″ E |
| Lat/Long (dec): | 30.49972,75.21138 |
How many villages are there in Gujranwala?
It has 9 Markaz, 97 Union Councils, 800 Villages with the total area of 892067 acres, out of which 783339 acres are cultivated.
How many tehsils are there in Gujranwala?
Gujranwala District
| Gujranwala گُوجرانوالا | |
|---|---|
| • Total | 5,014,196 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PKT) |
| Number of Tehsils | 5 |
Is Gujranwala a city or village?
Gujranwala was founded by Gujjars in the eighteenth century however the exact origins of Gujranwala are unclear. Unlike the ancient nearby cities of Lahore, Sialkot, and Eminabad, Gujranwala is a relatively modern city. It may have been established as a village in the middle of the 16th century.