Phillaur, human settlement in Jalandhar district, Punjab, India
Phillaur is a town in Punjab near the Sutlej River with a mix of older and newer buildings. The town shows old structures like the 19th century fort alongside modern houses and shops, reflecting the gradual growth of the settlement.
Phillaur was founded in the 12th century by ruler Chaudhary Phul Rai and developed into a major trading post along trade routes. Under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a large fort was built in the 19th century, later used by the British as a military base.
People in Phillaur speak Punjabi and keep their traditions in daily life. Markets sell fresh produce, and during festivals the streets fill with music, dance, and traditional foods that shape the town's character.
The town is easily reached via the main road between Delhi and Amritsar, with good bus connections and a railway station linking to many cities. Flat paths and open spaces in the center make navigation simple, while shops and markets are most lively in mornings and evenings.
A noted scholar named Shardha Ram Phillauri wrote the hymn Jai Jagdish Hare here in the late 19th century and composed works believed to be among the first Hindi novels. The old fort now houses the Punjab Police Academy where police officers train, rather than serving as a museum.
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