DISTRICT AT A GLANCE
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Population (000 Numbers)
2,444
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Area (Square Kilometres)
3,241
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Population Density (per sq.Km.)
754
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Tehsils / Towns
Sheikhupura, Ferozewala, Sharaqpur Sharif and Muridke.
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Main Crops
Sugarcane, Wheat and Rice.
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Main Fruits
Guavas and Citrus.
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Main Vegetables
Potatoes, Carrot, Cauliflower, Tomato, Onion, Turnip, Peas and Ladyfinger.
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Forest Resources (Area in Hectares)
3,736
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Mineral Resources
Nil
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Total Metalled Roads (Km)
1,577
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No. of Grid Stations
15
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No. of Telephone Exchanges
33
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Number of Industrial Units(Large Medium and Some Small Selected Sectors)
759
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Type of Industrial Units
A.C/ Refrigerator/ Deep Freezers, Boiler, Carpets, Chemical, Cycle Tyre /Tubes, Dairy Products, Drugs & Pharmaceutical, Fertilizer, Flour Mills, Food Products, Fruit Juices, G.I./ M.S. Pipes, Glass & Glass Products, Iron & Steel Re-Rolling, Jute Textile, Knitted Textile, Leather Footwear, Leather Products, Matches, Motor Cycle / Rickshaw, Paper & Paper Board, Paper Cone, Polyester Yarn, Polythene Bags, Power Generation, Rice Mills, Soap & Detergents, Solvent Oil Extraction, Sulphuric Acid, Surgical Instruments, Tannery, Textile Processing, Textile Spinning, Textile Weaving, Tractors, Vegetable Ghee and Cooking Oil and Woollen Textile Spinning /Weaving
Monday, September 1, 2008
HISTORICAL PLACES
Sheikhupura has a number of historical places in the city which attracts visitors to the city:
Hiran Minar
Sheikhupura Fort (Qila Sheikhupura)
Shrine of Shah Jamal
Tomb of Pir Waris Shah
Sacha Sodha
Tomb ofMian Sher Muhammad Sharaqpuri
Company Bagh
Hiran Minar
Sheikhupura Fort (Qila Sheikhupura)
Shrine of Shah Jamal
Tomb of Pir Waris Shah
Sacha Sodha
Tomb ofMian Sher Muhammad Sharaqpuri
Company Bagh
History of District Sheikhupura
History of District Sheikhupura
From B.C. To Mughals
The history of Sheikhupura goes back to 100 B.C. Historical research has established the fact that Sangla or Sakala was the capital of Punjab. Few signs of the attack of Alexander on the Sanglahhill 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 before the Islam.
Sheikhupura is not such an old city but its surroundings contain an immense historical importance.
The founder of Sikhism Gurunanak could have been founded here preaching and helping the needy in Talwandi (Nankana Sahib).
An important town of Sheikhupura District Sanglahhill which is at a distance of 59km, historians has said that the famous Chinese tourist Hwen Thsang came to Hindustan (Pakistan and India) in 633A.D. during his journey he came to Rajwari from Kashmir, from here he crossed the River Chinab while moving towards south east. The he moved to She-ye-pu which could be the present Hafizabad and then he moved to Sanglahhill.
Mughals
Shah Bilawal was one of the saints from the Silsilah Qadriyah. He was the son of Syed Usman and grandson of Syed Eysah. Syed Eysah came to Hindustan from Harat along with Mughal emperor Hamayon . The king gave Sheikhupura along with surrounding towns to him. Shah Bilawal (died in 1636) was born here. NO one knows the name during that period.
The great Emperor Nor-u-Din Muhammad Jahangir laid the foundation of historical Sheikhupura. The mother of Jahangir was Hindu and she lovingly calls him Sheikhubaba. Because of this suitability, the new city was also named as Sheikhupura.
In the north east at a distance of 2.5mile, a hunting place was built. A Baradari was constructed in a pond and on its bank; Jahangir ordered to build the grave of his beloved Dear Mansraj along with a tomb. This place is now known as Hiran Minar. Jahangir granted all this area to one of his faithful Sikandar Moin after his death it was given to Irdat Khan because of his victory against the rebels in Kastawarah.
During the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605 to 1627), Sheikhupura had the status of royal hunting ground. In Tuzke-Jahangiri, Jahangir wrote during the events in the 1607:
On Tuesday, I reside in Jahangirpura, my hunting ground. According to my order, a Minar and a grave for my deer, Mansraj, were constructed here.
Tuzkarah-ul-Sheikh-ul-Kidham is that book which has described about the Hiran Minar. This book was completed in 1057 (Hijrih). Total numbers of verses in this book are 6188. The name of writer of this book was Khawajah Surut Sigh.
Sikh's Reign
In the middle of the 18th century, Sikhs were ruling this area. In the last decade of the 18th century, Arbail Sigh and Amer Singh were the rulers of Sheikhupura. Both of these were involved in robberies in this area. People from Sheikhupura requested Maharajah Ranjeet Singh to defeat them which the maharaja accepted.
In the end both Arbial and Amer singh were forced to evacuate the Sheikhupura Fort and all their property were taken by the Maharajah. After this win, the Maharajah gave this area to Khawar Karrak Singh. After the death of Karrak Singh (1840), Rani Jandah became the ruler. She was a very clever woman. She went to under surveillance by the English in August 1847 along with her brother in Sheikhupura Fort.
In March 29, 1849 the English took hold of whole the Punjab.
Under British Rule
In the beginning, a temporary headquarter was built here but in 1851 it was transferred to Gujranwallah. People from from the surroundings of Sheikhupura have to go to Gujranwallah in order to get the justices. Due to this inconvenience, Secretary Chief Commissioner wrote to the Department of Finance that due to the long distance, Sheikhupura should be given under the District Lahore but it could not be done that.
After British rule in Sheikhupura, people started to get the basic necessities of life. Many schools and colleges were built here. In 1889, a private Post Office was built here. In April 1907, Sheikhupura and Shadrah were connected through train.
In 1920, Tahsil Sheikhupura was upgraded to District Sheikhupura. In the Beginning, courts were arranged in the Qila Sheikhupura but then in 1922, under the supervision of Sir Ganga Ram District Courts and and hospitals were constructed here.
In 1924, in the meeting of Municipal Committee, its was decided to construct a new town between the Civil Quarters and Civil Hospital. This newly constructed town was named as Gurunanakpura which was replaced with Jinnah Park after Partition.
In 1930, Muslim league was introduced here. In November-December 1931, the city was provided with the electricity.
In the 21st annual meeting of Muslim League held on March 22, 1940, seven people represented the District Sheikhupura in the meeting.
From B.C. To Mughals
The history of Sheikhupura goes back to 100 B.C. Historical research has established the fact that Sangla or Sakala was the capital of Punjab. Few signs of the attack of Alexander on the Sanglahhill 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 before the Islam.
Sheikhupura is not such an old city but its surroundings contain an immense historical importance.
The founder of Sikhism Gurunanak could have been founded here preaching and helping the needy in Talwandi (Nankana Sahib).
An important town of Sheikhupura District Sanglahhill which is at a distance of 59km, historians has said that the famous Chinese tourist Hwen Thsang came to Hindustan (Pakistan and India) in 633A.D. during his journey he came to Rajwari from Kashmir, from here he crossed the River Chinab while moving towards south east. The he moved to She-ye-pu which could be the present Hafizabad and then he moved to Sanglahhill.
Mughals
Shah Bilawal was one of the saints from the Silsilah Qadriyah. He was the son of Syed Usman and grandson of Syed Eysah. Syed Eysah came to Hindustan from Harat along with Mughal emperor Hamayon . The king gave Sheikhupura along with surrounding towns to him. Shah Bilawal (died in 1636) was born here. NO one knows the name during that period.
The great Emperor Nor-u-Din Muhammad Jahangir laid the foundation of historical Sheikhupura. The mother of Jahangir was Hindu and she lovingly calls him Sheikhubaba. Because of this suitability, the new city was also named as Sheikhupura.
In the north east at a distance of 2.5mile, a hunting place was built. A Baradari was constructed in a pond and on its bank; Jahangir ordered to build the grave of his beloved Dear Mansraj along with a tomb. This place is now known as Hiran Minar. Jahangir granted all this area to one of his faithful Sikandar Moin after his death it was given to Irdat Khan because of his victory against the rebels in Kastawarah.
During the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605 to 1627), Sheikhupura had the status of royal hunting ground. In Tuzke-Jahangiri, Jahangir wrote during the events in the 1607:
On Tuesday, I reside in Jahangirpura, my hunting ground. According to my order, a Minar and a grave for my deer, Mansraj, were constructed here.
Tuzkarah-ul-Sheikh-ul-Kidham is that book which has described about the Hiran Minar. This book was completed in 1057 (Hijrih). Total numbers of verses in this book are 6188. The name of writer of this book was Khawajah Surut Sigh.
Sikh's Reign
In the middle of the 18th century, Sikhs were ruling this area. In the last decade of the 18th century, Arbail Sigh and Amer Singh were the rulers of Sheikhupura. Both of these were involved in robberies in this area. People from Sheikhupura requested Maharajah Ranjeet Singh to defeat them which the maharaja accepted.
In the end both Arbial and Amer singh were forced to evacuate the Sheikhupura Fort and all their property were taken by the Maharajah. After this win, the Maharajah gave this area to Khawar Karrak Singh. After the death of Karrak Singh (1840), Rani Jandah became the ruler. She was a very clever woman. She went to under surveillance by the English in August 1847 along with her brother in Sheikhupura Fort.
In March 29, 1849 the English took hold of whole the Punjab.
Under British Rule
In the beginning, a temporary headquarter was built here but in 1851 it was transferred to Gujranwallah. People from from the surroundings of Sheikhupura have to go to Gujranwallah in order to get the justices. Due to this inconvenience, Secretary Chief Commissioner wrote to the Department of Finance that due to the long distance, Sheikhupura should be given under the District Lahore but it could not be done that.
After British rule in Sheikhupura, people started to get the basic necessities of life. Many schools and colleges were built here. In 1889, a private Post Office was built here. In April 1907, Sheikhupura and Shadrah were connected through train.
In 1920, Tahsil Sheikhupura was upgraded to District Sheikhupura. In the Beginning, courts were arranged in the Qila Sheikhupura but then in 1922, under the supervision of Sir Ganga Ram District Courts and and hospitals were constructed here.
In 1924, in the meeting of Municipal Committee, its was decided to construct a new town between the Civil Quarters and Civil Hospital. This newly constructed town was named as Gurunanakpura which was replaced with Jinnah Park after Partition.
In 1930, Muslim league was introduced here. In November-December 1931, the city was provided with the electricity.
In the 21st annual meeting of Muslim League held on March 22, 1940, seven people represented the District Sheikhupura in the meeting.
District Sheikhupura
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DISTRICT
District Sheikhupura is bounded on the North by Gujranwala and Hafizabad districts, on the North-East by Narowal district, on the West and South-West by Nankana Sahib district, on the East by Lahore district. District Sheikhupura is spread over an area of 3,280 square kilometres comprising of following four tehsils.
1. Sheikhupura (47 Union Councils)
2. Ferozewala (21 Union Councils)
3. Muridke (21 Union Councils)
4. Sharaqpur (08 Union Councils)
CLIMATE AND GENERAL SOIL CONDITIONS
The climate of the district is subject to extreme variations. From the middle of December to the middle of March the air is very damp or cold and light to moderate rain falls at intervals. The season of the winter rains is followed by a spell of very pleasant weather. In April the temperature rises fast and the two successive months are very hot. Towards the end of June Monsoon conditions appear and during the following two and a half months spells of rainy weather alternate with intervals of sultry oppressive weather. The average rainfall in the district is about 635 mm. The upland or the Bar in the North West, in the natural condition, is a level prairie thickly dotted over with a stunted under-growth of bush jungle. The Bar Soil is popularly known as Missie. The low land along the river Ravi has light loam. The central portion which is the Deg Valley has stiff soil. Stiff soil is either Rohi or Kallarathi depending on the salt (kallar) contents.
District Sheikhupura is bounded on the North by Gujranwala and Hafizabad districts, on the North-East by Narowal district, on the West and South-West by Nankana Sahib district, on the East by Lahore district. District Sheikhupura is spread over an area of 3,280 square kilometres comprising of following four tehsils.
1. Sheikhupura (47 Union Councils)
2. Ferozewala (21 Union Councils)
3. Muridke (21 Union Councils)
4. Sharaqpur (08 Union Councils)
CLIMATE AND GENERAL SOIL CONDITIONS
The climate of the district is subject to extreme variations. From the middle of December to the middle of March the air is very damp or cold and light to moderate rain falls at intervals. The season of the winter rains is followed by a spell of very pleasant weather. In April the temperature rises fast and the two successive months are very hot. Towards the end of June Monsoon conditions appear and during the following two and a half months spells of rainy weather alternate with intervals of sultry oppressive weather. The average rainfall in the district is about 635 mm. The upland or the Bar in the North West, in the natural condition, is a level prairie thickly dotted over with a stunted under-growth of bush jungle. The Bar Soil is popularly known as Missie. The low land along the river Ravi has light loam. The central portion which is the Deg Valley has stiff soil. Stiff soil is either Rohi or Kallarathi depending on the salt (kallar) contents.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sheikhupura
My city has a long histroy.The king Akbar called his beloved son Saleem as "Sheikhu". Sheikhupura, a neighboring district of Lahore, the heart of Punjab-province, has immense historical eminence. The history of Sheikhupura goes back to 100 B.CHistorical research has established the fact that Sangla or Sakala was the capital of Punjab and it was here that Alexander fought one of his most serious battles of his career. Its name is spoken of, firstly in the pages of Tuzke-Jahangiri
as Jahangirpura, after the name of Prince Salim Jahangir. The great Emperor Nor-u-Din Muhammad Jahangir laid the foundation of historical Sheikhupura. In 1607, Sheikhupura was constructed because of Jahangir order. The mother of Jahangir was Hindu and she lovingly calls him Sheikhubaba. Because of this suitability, the new city was named as Sheikhupura. During the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605 to 1627), Sheikhupura had the status of royal hunting ground. In Tuzke-Jahangiri, Jahangir wrote during the events in the 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. History imparts that Mughal Emperor Jahangir granted the estate of Sheikhupura to Syed Usman, the father of Shah Bilal, a religious preceptor of the saintly line of Qadria. Tuzkarah-ul-Sheikh-ul-Kidham is that book which has described about the Hiran Minar. This book was completed in 1057 (Hijrih). Total numbers of verses in this book are 6188. The name of writer of this book was Khawajah Surut Sigh. Over the whole district, the period between the decline of Mughal Empire after the death of Aurangzeb and the rise of Sikh confederacies was one of the utter confusion and anarchy. The successive shocks of invasion from the northwest, and the devastation caused again and again by the invading armies of Nadir. Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali (1724-1773)almost completely ruined the prosperity of the tract. The Bhattis struggled for some time to maintain their independence against the Sikh and offered a guerilla resistance to Ranjit Singh's troops for some year. In 1877 when Ranjit Sigh entered the tract with the large army, the Bhattis offered a determined resistance and though defeated in the field they entrenched themselves in the fortified towns of Jalalpur and Pindi Bhatin. Most of the Bhattis leaders where killed and the survivors who fled for protection to the Sials of Jhang were outlawed and their possessions confiscated. When the power of the sikhs was broken in the 2nd Sikh war and the Punjab was annexed by the British in the 1849, they returned and were restored to most of their old possessions.
as Jahangirpura, after the name of Prince Salim Jahangir. The great Emperor Nor-u-Din Muhammad Jahangir laid the foundation of historical Sheikhupura. In 1607, Sheikhupura was constructed because of Jahangir order. The mother of Jahangir was Hindu and she lovingly calls him Sheikhubaba. Because of this suitability, the new city was named as Sheikhupura. During the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605 to 1627), Sheikhupura had the status of royal hunting ground. In Tuzke-Jahangiri, Jahangir wrote during the events in the 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. History imparts that Mughal Emperor Jahangir granted the estate of Sheikhupura to Syed Usman, the father of Shah Bilal, a religious preceptor of the saintly line of Qadria. Tuzkarah-ul-Sheikh-ul-Kidham is that book which has described about the Hiran Minar. This book was completed in 1057 (Hijrih). Total numbers of verses in this book are 6188. The name of writer of this book was Khawajah Surut Sigh. Over the whole district, the period between the decline of Mughal Empire after the death of Aurangzeb and the rise of Sikh confederacies was one of the utter confusion and anarchy. The successive shocks of invasion from the northwest, and the devastation caused again and again by the invading armies of Nadir. Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali (1724-1773)almost completely ruined the prosperity of the tract. The Bhattis struggled for some time to maintain their independence against the Sikh and offered a guerilla resistance to Ranjit Singh's troops for some year. In 1877 when Ranjit Sigh entered the tract with the large army, the Bhattis offered a determined resistance and though defeated in the field they entrenched themselves in the fortified towns of Jalalpur and Pindi Bhatin. Most of the Bhattis leaders where killed and the survivors who fled for protection to the Sials of Jhang were outlawed and their possessions confiscated. When the power of the sikhs was broken in the 2nd Sikh war and the Punjab was annexed by the British in the 1849, they returned and were restored to most of their old possessions.
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