Jalalabad, Fazilka
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Jalalabad | |
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city | |
  Jalalabad Location in Punjab, India | |
| Coordinates: 30°37′N 74°15′E / 30.62°N 74.25°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Fazilka |
| Elevation | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 400,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Punjabi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | PB-61 |
Jalalabad is a city and a municipal council in Fazilka district in the Indian state of Punjab.
History
Mamdot Nawabi was created by Qutubuddin Khan in 1800 in the Firozpur district. He conquered Mamdo from the Rai of Raikot in 1800. Jalalabad was founded by Nawab of Mamdo as its capital.[1] It is named after Nawab Jalaluddin Khan, son of Nawab Qutubuddin Khan, very rich city in Punjab and known for vast industrial area.[1][2]
Geography
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Jalalabad is a constituency in the Indian state of Punjab. The Fazilka district is one of six border districts in Punjab, out of 22 total districts. In the Fazilka district, there are three tehsils: Jalalabad West, Fazilka and Abohar. The Pakistani border is around 15 km from Jalalabad. Jalalabad has an average elevation of 176 metres (577 ft).
Miscellaneous
- Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab up to 16 March 2017, Sukhbir Singh Badal, is the MLA From Jalalabad West.
- Former CBI Director Sr. Joginder Singh belongs to Jalalabad West.[citation needed]
- The first ever international Kabbadi match was held in Jalalabad Stadium on 17 December 2016.[citation needed]
- There is a famous door which is known as the Rani Mahal Door.[citation needed]
- There is an underground tunnel which goes to Pakistan.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b Soszynski, Henry. "MAMDOT". Members.iinet.net.au. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "Victims and beneficiaries of Partition". Tribune.com.pk. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2018.