Rasool Nagar
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Coordinates: 32°11′N 74°54′E / 32.18°N 74.9°ECoordinates: 32°11′N 74°54′E / 32.18°N 74.9°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Rasool Nagar is a small city in Gujranwala District, situated on the bank of the Chenab River in Punjab, Pakistan. The neighboring cities are Alipur Chatha at 8 km and Wazirabad at 40 km apart. “Summer residence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, is located in this city.[1][2]
The Battle of Ramnagar was fought in this city on 22 November 1848 between British and Sikh forces during the Second Anglo-Sikh War. The British were led by Sir Hugh Gough, while the Sikhs were led by Sher Singh Attariwalla.
Rasul Nagar is situated on Wazirabad-Pindi Bhattian highway which is being upgraded to Express Way (E-3). AA road link connects it with Alipure Chatha the nearest famous city.
Further reading
- Qaiser, Iqbal (1998). Historical Sikh Shrines in Pakistan (1st ed.). Punjabi History Board. ASIN B001LM8ZG2 (UK).
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