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   Sheikhupura (Punjabi / Urdu: شیخوپورہ; pronounced [ʃeːxuˈpuːɾäː]) also known as Qila Sheikhupura, is a city and district in the Pakistani province of Punjab. Founded by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1607, Sheikhupura is the 16th largest city of Pakistan by population [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and is the headquarters of Sheikhupura District .

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3. sheikhupura.punjab.gov.pkWelcome to Sheikhupura | Sheikhupura

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   SHEIKHUPURA FORT. The five story fort was built by Emperor Jahangir in 1619 AD. The Fort was constructed by Moein Khan but after his death it was completed under the supervision of Irdat Khan. Rs. 1.5 lac were spent on the construction of this building.This fort is situated in the South West of the old city. The front door is on the West.

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   Sheikhupura. Shekhupūra, city, Punjab province, eastern Pakistan. In the town centre stands a fort of the Mughal emperor Jahāngīr (completed 1619) that also served as the 19th-century residence of one of Ranjit Singh’s queens; outside the city, the massive Hiran Minar tower overlooks the countryside. Shekhupūra is connected by road and ...

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   Where is Sheikhupura District?

   • (2023) [ 1 ] Sheikhupura District (Punjabi: ضلع شیخوپورا; Urdu: ضلع شيخوپورہ), is a district located in Lahore Division of Punjab Province, Pakistan. Sheikhupura is the headquarters of Sheikhupura district. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan, the district had a population of 3,321,029 of which 25.45% were urban. [ 2 ]

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   What is Sheikhupura known for?

   • The city is also the administrative headquarter of the Sheikhupura district and is approximately 38 km from Punjab’s provincial capital, Lahore. The town is famous for its historical monuments and also known as the city of Mughals, where emperors come for hunting. The city is also well-known for its booming industry.

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   What is the history of Sheikhupura?

   • The history of Sheikhupura goes back to 100 B.C. Historical research established the fact that Sangla or Sakala was the capital of Punjab. Few signs of the attack of Alexander on the Sangla hill can be found in the history.

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   How many people live in Sheikhupura?

   • According to the 1998 Pakistan Census, the population of Sheikhupura city was recorded as 280,263. As per 2017 Census of Pakistan, the population of city was recorded as 473,129 with an increase of 68.82% in just 19 years.

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   Where was Sheikhupura in Akbar's Kingdom?

   • In Akbar's Kingdom, Sheikhupura city was a part of Forest Near Lahore city. The city, founded in 1607, was named by Mughal Emperor Jehangir himself - the city's first name is recorded in the Emperor's autobiography, the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri, in which he refers to the town as Jehangir pura.[ 5]

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   What to do in Sheikhupura?

   • Sheikhupura is a beautiful city located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, Sheikhupura offers a variety of places to visit and things to do. Here are some of the best places to visit and things to do in Sheikhupura: 1. Hiran Minar

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   Sheikhupura District (Punjabi: ضلع شیخوپورا; Urdu: ضلع شيخوپورہ), is a district located in Lahore Division of Punjab Province, Pakistan. Sheikhupura is the headquarters of Sheikhupura district. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan, the district had a population of 3,321,029 of which 25.45% were urban. [3]

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   May 6, 2023 · Sheikhupura is a beautiful city located in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, Sheikhupura offers a variety of places to visit and things to do. Here are some of the best places to visit and things to do in Sheikhupura: 1. Hiran Minar

8. sheikhupura.punjab.gov.pk › historyHistory | Sheikhupura - Punjab

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   The history of Sheikhupura goes back to 100 B.C. Historical research established the fact that Sangla or Sakala was the capital of Punjab. Few signs of the attack of Alexander on the Sangla hill can be found in the history. Some remains of old buildings in the form of mounds can be found in the surroundings of the city which had been there ...

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   Jan 14, 2017 · Sheikhupura. Sheikhupura is an industrial city in the northwest of Punjab province, Pakistan. The city is also the administrative headquarter of the Sheikhupura district and is approximately 38 km from Punjab’s provincial capital, Lahore. The town is famous for its historical monuments and also known as the city of Mughals, where emperors ...