Manchester of India
Ludhiana is a very rapidly growing town on the south bank of the
Sutlej River. An important industrial town, Ludhiana is famous the
world over for its textile hosiery goods and light engineering
centre. Founded in 1480 by Lodi princes from Delhi, it subsequently
passed through a number of hands. Around it at Aliwal Ferozshah,
Mudki and Sobraon are important battlegrounds from the First Sikh
War (1845). The famous Punjab Agricultural University Patterned
after the Land Grant Colleges of America is situated on the
outskirts of the city. Nearest Airport is Amritsar 171 kms. And
Ludhiana is the nearest railway station.
Places of attraction
Piri-i-Dastgir: The fort (in the northeast) includes the shrine of Pir-i-Dastgir, also known as Abdhul Kadir Galani. There is an annual
pilgrimage of Muslims and Hindus to the Muslim Saint’s tomb. There
are other tombs belonging to the members of Shah Shuja’s family
while they were in exile from Afghanistan.
Punjab Agricultural University: This world famous university is on
the edge of town. It has an excellent museum.
Bhir: A famous mosque built by Mohammed Ghori in 1191.
Alawal Khan’s Tomb: Built by Emperor Shah Jah, the tomb is octagonal
shaped.
Sardar Bahadur Khan’s Tomb: An impressive structure with sloping
walls.
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