Gujrat, a historical city of Pakistan, is situated 160 km from Islamabad on the bank of Chenab River on Grand Trunk Road (G.T. Road), also known as “Jernaili Sarak. Gujrat was founded by Raja Bachhan Pal Gurjar in 460 BC. The city’s Raja Porus fought bravely with Alexander, the Great at the bank of the Jehlum River. Mughal emperor Jahangir died at Gujrat while returning from Kashmir. The news of his death was kept secret to avoid any rebellion. His abdominal organs were buried in Gujrat. To this day, an annual festival is held commemorating this event, commonly known as “Mela Shah Jahangir”.
Gujrat was controlled by the Sikhs from 1756 to 1846 before it was annexed by British. Two major battles between British and Sikh armies were fought in this district; the Battle of Chillianwala and the Battle of Gujrat. There are many historical buildings and ruins in and around Gujrat. It is famous for pottery, wooden furniture, shawls and electric fan industries.
Gujrat has a unique distincntion that three Nishan-e-Haider recipients:; Major Raja Aziz Bhatti, Major Muhammmad Akram and Major Shabbir Sharif, hail from this District. { Read More Here about Nishan-e-Haiders from Gujrat }
The tombs of Sain Karam Ellahi (Kanwaan Wali Sarkar), Shahdaula Peer and Shah Hussain are also located here.
Sohni, heroine of a popular folk story Sohni Mahiwal, also hailed from Gujrat.
First see a short video about Gujrat and then view the photos.
Video of Gujrat City
Images of Gujrat
Zamindar College, the oldest college of Gujrat
Railway Station-Gujrat
Welcome to the land of Nishan-e-Haiders-Gujrat
Zahoor Elahi Stadium (Old Horse Show Ground)-Gujrat
Nishan-e-Haider Monument-Gujrat
An aerial view of old city, Gujrat
Fort of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Gujrat
Eid Gah on G.T. Road-Gujrat
A Mughal Bara Dari, Gujrat
Aerial view of University of Gujrat
Another view of University of Gujrat
Pakistan Chowk (Old Sheeshaan Wala Darwaza), Gujrat
Govt College for Women, Fawara Chowk, Gujrat
Fawara Chowk-Gujrat
Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital-Gujrat
Railway bridge on River Chenab, Gujrat
Bridge on River Chenab, near Gujrat
Government Swedish Pakistani College of Technology-Gujrat
A pottery Shop, Gujrat
Shrine of Kanwaan Wali Sarkar, Gujrat
Shrine of Shah Daula Peer-Gujrat
Govt Mission High School for Girls, Gujrat
District Courts Complex-Gujrat
Airport-Gujrat
A View of Kharian Cantonment
Show Room of Industrial Co-operative Societies, Gujrat, 1940
Another Photo of Show Room of Industrial Co-operative Societies, Gujrat, 1940
A Train at Lala Musa Railway Station, District Gujrat, 1932
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I love my Gujrat city so much that I can’t live without Gujrat……………..
Gujrat is a famous city and has rich values in civilization, culture and in history. People of Gujrat are always good hosts for the guests.
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Nice city, Gujrat.
Bohat khoobsurat. Thanks for upload.
Do we have any pic of Cheema Manzil?
We should also add distinguished people having links to Gujrat to a forum here.
Pretty good knowledge and a panoramic view of GUJRAT. It certainly added to my knowledge.
Tanks,sir.