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Kapurthala ( Punjabi pronunciation: [kə.puːɾ.t̪ʰə.läː]) is a city in Punjab state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Kapurthala District. It was the capital of the Kapurthala State, a princely state in British India.
Jul 4, 2024 · Kapurthala, town, north-central Punjab state, northwestern India. The city lies on a flat alluvial plain, about 12 miles (20 km) west of Jalandhar. Kapurthala was founded in the 11th century.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 18, 2024 · The vestiges of the royalty that ruled Kapurthala still gloriously mark the present day city of Kapurthala. It was one of the first cities in Punjab to get modern amenities like sewerage, drinking water and communication systems, which still work.
Kapurthala district is a district of Punjab state in northern India. The city of Kapurthala is the district headquarters. Kapurthala District is one of the smallest districts of Punjab in terms of both area and population, with 815,168 people by the 2011 census.
Nov 15, 2021 · Kapurthala, the city often referred to as the ‘Paris of Punjab’ because of its intriguing architecture, is a famous tourist attraction in Punjab that attracts thousands of tourists from all across the country who come to explore the architectural marvels of this city.
- Yashasvi Shaktawat
3 days ago · The history of Kapurthala is the history of the Ahluwalia Dynasty. The Ahluwalia Dynasty was founded by Baba Jassa Singh Sahib (1718 – 1783), who was perhaps the greatest Sikh leader of his time. A legendary figure, he bestrode the contemporary scene as a colossus.
This town was established by Rana Kapoor of Rajput Gharana, of Jaselmer. On his name, the place has got its name- Kapurthala. Almost two centuries ago, When the notorious Ahmed Shah descended upon India for the fifth time in his rapacious career and defeated the Mahrattas from the Punjab.
