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Kasur is the 16th largest city in Punjab and 24th largest in Pakistan, by population. It is also known for being the burial place of the 17th-century Sufi-poet Bulleh Shah . It is farther west of the border with neighboring India , and bordered to Lahore , Sheikhupura and Okara Districts of Punjab.
The district capital is Kasur city, the birth city of the Sufi poet Bulleh Shah, who is well known in that region as well as in the whole of Pakistan. The total area of the district is 4,796 square kilometres.
District Kasur is situated along with the international border between India and Pakistan. It is a major tourist attraction because of the famous guard changing ceremony at Head Ganda Singh Wala. The city is also the resting place of Sufi poet Bulleh Shah.
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Kasur, city, eastern Punjab province, Pakistan. It lies on the border of India about 30 miles (50 km) south of Lahore. Traditionally it is said to have been founded by Kusa, son of the legendary Hindu figure Rama. During the Mughal period it was settled by a Pashtun colony and in 1807 was captured.
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Our History. Kasur as bordering district and district headquarters town is the most important after Lahore built upon the high bank which marks the termination of the Majha and looking down upon the low-lands of the Satluj Hither. It is a place of great antiquity and is identified by the historians as one of the places visited by the Chinese ...
Jun 5, 2024 · Kasur, a city steeped in history and nestled in the lush landscapes of Punjab, Pakistan, beckons visitors with its rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere. Known as the burial place of the esteemed Sufi poet, Bulleh Shah, Kasur stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of its past.
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Dec 30, 2016 · Kasur is situated in eastern Punjab and to the south of Lahore, Pakistan. It consists of four districts, Kasur, Kot Radha Kishan, Pattoki, and Chunian. For almost 32 years, since 1947, it remained part of Lahore and was designated as a district in1979.
