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Firozpur district, Administrative district in Punjab, India

The district covers 2,190 square kilometers in Punjab, with the Sutlej River flowing through its northern section near the India-Pakistan border.

The district, established by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the 14th century, served as a strategic military outpost during the First Anglo-Sikh War of 1845.

The district population includes a majority of Punjabi speakers at 93%, with Sikhism representing 68% and Hinduism 28% of religious practices.

The district maintains ten gates in its capital city, including Amritsari Gate, Delhi Gate, and Multani Gate, facilitating traffic flow and orientation.

During World War II, cartridges manufactured in this district caught Hitler's attention due to their inscription 'Made in Ferozepur'.

Location: Firozpur division

Capital city: Firozpur

Shares border with: Fazilka district, Kapurthala district, Faridkot district, Tarn Taran district, Moga district

Website: http://ferozepur.nic.in/html/home.html

GPS coordinates: 30.94000,74.62000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17

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