Shaikhupura | city

Pakistan / Punjab / Shekhupura / Main Sargodha Road, Adjacent B-Division Police Station

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Shaikhupura or (Shekhupura, Shekhu Pura) (Urdu: شيخوپورہ) is an industrial city in the Punjab province of Pakistan located northwest of metropolis of Lahore. It is known for its historical places, and is commonly known locally as "Qila (fort) Shaikhupura, because of the fort in the city, constructed by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Sheikhupura is a day Excursion from Lahore. Famous Hiran Minar is located here.
Mughal Emperor Nor-u-Din Muhammad Jahangir laid the foundation of historical Sheikhupura. In 1607, Sheikhupura was constructed following an order of Empror Jahangir. The father of Jahangir, Emperor Jalal-uddin Mohammad Akbar used to call him Sheikhu (a nick name). Hence during Sikh rule (1818) the new city was named Sheikhupura,
During the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605 to 1627), Sheikhupura had the status of royal hunting ground. In Tuzke-Jahangiri, Empror Jahangir wrote during the events in 1607:
“ On the day of Tuesday, I reside in Jahangirpura, my hunting ground. According to my order, a Minar and a grave for my deer, Mansraj, were constructed here. ”
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Coordinates:   31°42'39"N   73°59'14"E

Comments

  • I love this place. The people of SKP are very good. I like this place. very beautiful people live here.
  • beautiful place with great historic background.i'm lovin' 2 b there.
  • i am hafiz hafeez from Govt. college of commerce City Sheikhupura pakistan is the most beautiful city of pakistan.i was born in sheikhupura (jandiala road ).i have creat a website of sheikhupura sheikhupur News url below www.skpnews.tk
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