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Mangowal Sharqi or East Mangowal in English, is the third largest village of Gujrat District with respect to its area. It is situated to the north of the city of Jalalpur Jattan, and is 14 km east of Gujrat city.

History

The history of Mangowal is not well known. According to local traditions, this village is about 300 years old, and founded by a Hindu Jatt by the name of Mango. The name Mangowal in Punjabi means the place of Mango.

But recent archaeological findings have revealed toys and many things which are made by mud which could be at least a 1000 years old.

Famous personalities:

  • Ch. Mazhar Iqbal in Dubai
  • Muhammad Munir in Finland
  • Shujat Bajwa in Islamabad
  • Akhtar Kala s/o Nazeer Ahmed
  • Shaukat urf Gogu S/o Ch. Muhammad Anwar Khui Wala
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