Khanna, Municipal council in Ludhiana district, Punjab, India.
Khanna is a city in Ludhiana district, Punjab, centered around the National Highway and Grand Trunk Road. The town sits at an elevation of 254 meters and features streets that connect these two major routes through the region.
The settlement began in the 16th century during Sher Shah Suri's reign when an inn called Purani Sarai was built along the Delhi-Lahore road. This location on a major trade route became the foundation of modern-day Khanna.
The grain markets serve as daily gathering places where farmers and traders meet, shaping the rhythm of life here.
The railway station on the Ambala-Attari line connects the city to major regional towns. Many roads extend to nearby state highways, making it easy to travel within and beyond the city.
The grain market here is among Asia's largest, processing crops from across a wide region each day. For farmers and traders from many surrounding areas, it serves as the essential hub for their business.
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