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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.
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.
Jan 14, 2017 · 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.
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.
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.
Highlights. Dec. 13. 2023. Price Control Activities. Dec. 12. 2023. Inspection of Marriage Halls. Read More. Notice Board. Punjab Government notifies anti-smog plan. Anti Smog Awareness Campaign. Notified Rates of Essential Commodities. SHEIKHUPURA FORT. The five story fort was built by Emperor Jahangir in 1619 AD.
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.
