Biography of Sheikhupura the City of Punjab Pakistan

Sheikhupura or Shekhupur (Urdu: شيخوپورہ), formerly Kot Dayal Das (کوٹ دیال داس) orSinghpuria (سنگھپوریہ) or Virkgarh (ورک گڑھ), is an industrial city in the province of Punjabslightly northwest to Lahore in Pakistan.^[1] It is known for its historical places, and is commonly known locally as Qila Shaikhupura, because of the fort in the city, constructed by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The name Sheikhupura is derived from a nickname ofJahangir, who was known as Sheikhu by his father Akbar the Great.^[2] The city is the headquarters of Sheikhupura District and is approximately 35 km from Lahore. The original name of Virkgarh was renamed by Jahangir.

The city was renamed Singhpuria in Sikh rule, and had a large Sikh population prior to Partition in 1947, Gurudwaras are seen throughout the city.

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