Muzaffargarh

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Muzaffargarh (Urdu: مظفر گڑھ), is a city in southwestern Punjab, Pakistan, located on the bank of the Chenab River. The Town of Muzaffargarh was founded in 1794 by the Governor of Multan Nawab Muzaffar Khan. The Meaning of Muzaffargarh is "Fort of Muzaffar" because the old town lies inside the walls of a fort built by Nawab Muzaffar Khan of Multan. Prior to that the place was known by a shop called "Musan Hatti", on the road leading from Multan to Dera Ghazi Khan.In 1859 the headquarters were moved to Muzaffargarh. It is the chief city of Muzaffargarh District.The city was founded in the sixteenth century. In 1864 it became the headquarters of Muzaffargarh District.Muzaffargarh spreads over an area of 8,435 km2 and forms a strip between the Chenab River on its east and Indus River on its west. Muzaffargarh is one of oldest districts of Punjab. The city is famous for sweet mangoes and nuts. Wheat, cotton and sugarcane are major crops of this area.