Shujabad

Shujabad
Shujabad
Coordinates:
Country  Pakistan
Province Punjab (Pakistan)
Elevation 152 m (499 ft)
Time zone PST (UTC+5)

Shujabad is the oldest tehsil of Multan District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located about 45 km in south from Multan. Chenab River is situated in the west of city. Neighbouring settlements include Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan and Lodhran. Its population is about 600,000 [1].

Shujabad is famous for most delicious Mangoes in the world.

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History

Shujabad is a historical city. The name of Shujabad is on his ruler's (Nawab Shuja Khan) name . Nawab Shuja Khan, the second son of Nawab Zahid khan, twice remained the governor (Subedar) of Multan under Ahmad Shah Durrani's rule. He founded the Shujabad city in 1750 and built the frotifaction wall between 1767 and 1772. He died in 1775 Ad ans was buried outside the city in a locality known as Basti Khairpur[2]. Old city of Shuajabad was protected and made secured against the invaders with the huge and high wall all around the city by the Nawab Shuja Khan. Though the condition of the wall is deteriorating yet it is still in its original position. It is very much planned city at that time. The arrangement of old city is symmetrical. There are four Bazaars with in the walled city i.e. Multani Bazaar, Rasheed Shah Bazaar, Rail Bazaar and Chotaka Bazaar on the names of its four respctive doors (Railway Gate(open towards railwaystation), Multani Gate (open towards Multan), Rasheed Shah Gate (Having the tomb of Rasheed Shah), Chutaka Gate (As Chutaka means crossing of four roads, Four roads going on different direction from this gate). Chandni Chowk is the center of all Bazaars. In the ancient time all the Gates were locked at night. Only little outlet were being used for in coming and out going.

Geography and climate

The city is located in southern Punjab at almost the exact center of Pakistan. The area around the city is flat land, full of nature's gifts. The very hot weather of region makes it ideal for agriculture. There are many canals providing water for cultivation in the region for the growth of crops like cotton, wheat and the most delicious mangoes in the world. The average temperature , during summer, is about 44 °C (111 °F), and in the winter about 3 °C (37 °F). Dusty winds blows in the summer.Mango trees,palms/Cotton / Wheat / simplicity / near to nature life style / is very imp qulaity.

Demographics

The majority of residents speak Saraiki,Rajputana language [Ranghri] and Urdu.

Administration

NAWAB LIAQAT is member of national assembly

Economy

Shujabad is an agricultural city due to its hot weather, flat land and irrigation system. The hot weather in the region make it ideal for the growth of crops like cotton, wheat, dates and mangoes.

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