Gujrat is a city located in Punjab, Pakistan along the Chenab River. It has a population of over 2 million people and was founded in 460 BC. The city has a moderate climate and agriculture is an important part of the local economy. Gujrat is known for several key battles that took place in the region during British rule of India. It also has a strong educational tradition and has produced several famous politicians, writers, poets, and actors. The pottery, furniture, shoe, and fan industries are important parts of Gujrat's economy. The city has several sites of historical and religious significance.

1. History of Gujrat
TOPIC OF PRESENTATION

2. Group Members
Ghazanfer Irfan 004
Zunair Bhatti 005
Saqib Mushtaq 006

3. Location
 Gujrat is situated near
the Chenab, 120 km
north of Lahore.
 Prominent nearby
locations include
Jhelum, Gujranwala,
Mandi Bahauddin,
Sialkot and Bhimber
Azad Kashmir.
 The city is surrounded
by many villages from
which the local labour
market is supplied.

4. Area and Population
 According to 1998, Area 3192 sq miles.
 According to 1998 Population and Housing Census, total
population of Gujrat district is 20,48,000 persons.
• 10,26,000 are males
• 10,22,000 are females
 Density of population in the district is 642 persons per square
Kilometre
 Population percentage break-up,
• Rural 72.3%
• Urban 27.7%
• Literacy Rate
• Sixth Number
• 62.18%

5. History
 Founded by Raja Bachhan Pal Gurjar in 460 BC
 Gujrat is one of those cities of sub-continent,
which were planned at the time of
construction.
 Two main battles between British and Sikh
armies were fought in this district.

6. Battle of Chillianwala
The Battle of Chillianwala was fought during the
Second Anglo-SikhWar in the Punjab, now part of
Pakistan.The battle was a strategic check to Britain,
and damaged British prestige in India

7. Battle of Gujrat
The Battle of Gujrat was the decisive battle of the
Anglo-SikhWar, fought on 21 February 1849,
between British forces and the Sikhs.The depleted
Sikh army, weakened by lack of supplies, was
defeated by the Bengal East India Company.

8.  Only after winning the battle of Gujrat on 22
February 1849 did the British declare victory
in Punjab

9. Tehsiles
 Gujrat spread over an area of 3,192 square
kilometer.
 ThreeTehsils.
• Gujrat

10. • Kharian

11. • Sarai Alamgir

12. Climate
 Moderate Climate
 Temperature
 During peak summer up to 45°C(hot spells are
relatively short due to the proximity of the Azad
Kashmir Mountains).
 During the winter below 2°C
 Average rainfall
 On the Kasmir border is over 100 cm
 Kharian 75 cm
 Gujrat 67 cm
 Dinga 50 cm

13. Transport
 Transport system include metalled roads.
 Length 1,019 kilometers
 It linked with,
• Gujranwala,
• Jhelum,
• Mandi Bahauddin
 SAMMI Daewoo Express,
 Connects Gujrat with Lahore.

14. Transport
 Trunk Road, built by emperor Sher Shah Suri,
situated beside the GT Road and main rail
line.

15. Railway
 Main Peshawar- Karachi railway line passes
through Gujrat district.
 It linked with
• Jhelum,
• Mandi Bahauddin,
• Sargodha,
• Gujranwala

16. Airport
 Gujrat Airport is not
functional
 People use AllamaIqbal
International
Airport,Lahore
 Sialkot International
Airport

17. Education
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan named the region "Khita-
e-Younan", or "Territory resembling Ancient
Greece, referring to the high number of
educational institutes present in the area.The
following universities and colleges are located
in Gujrat.

18. Institutions
 University Of Gujrat.

19.  Nawaz Sharif Medical College, Hafiz Hayat

20.  Govt. Zaminadar
College Bhimber
road.
 Govt. Fatima Jinnah
DegreeCollege for
Girls, Fawara
Chowk.

21.  Swedish Pakistani
Institute of
Technology.
 Govt. Science
College

22.  Govt. College for
Girls, Maraghzar
Colony, Bhimber
Road.
 Railway road
College.

23. Famous People
 Nawab Sir Fazal Ali, Head
of Nawab Family of Gujrat
and Founder of Zamindara
College.
 Major Raja Aziz
BhattiShaheed, a
recipient of the Nishan-e-
Haider (Pakistan's highest
Military award) during the
India-Pakistan war of 1965
was born in Laadian,
village in Gujrat.

24.  Major Muhammad
Akram, another recipient
of the Nishan-e- Haider
during the India-Pakistan
war of 17 December 1971,
was born in Dinga, a
village near Gujrat.
 Major Shabir Shrif
Shaheed (born April
28,1943 in Kunjah, Gujrat
District) was another
recipient of the Nishan-e-
Haider .

25.  Elahi Chaudhry former
President of Pakistan(In
office14 August 1973 – 16
September 1978) also
served as speaker of
national assembly.
 Ch. Zahoor Elahi the head
of chauhdery family and
famous politician.

26.  Ch Shujaat Hussain former
Prime Minister and President
Pakistan Muslim League
[Q] (2008)
 Ch Pervaiz Elahi former
Chief Minister Of Punjab
and President Pakistan
Muslim League [Q] (Punjab)

27.  Ch. Shufaat Hussain
(Nazim of Gujrat)
 Main Imran Masood,
former Education Minister
of Punjab

28.  Ch Aitzaz Ahsan, Ex-President Supreme Court
Bar Association of Pakistan and hero of
movement for the independence of Judiciary

29.  Ch Ahmad Mukhtar, owner
of Service Shoe Factory,
Present Defence Minister
of Pakistan.
 Nawabzada Ghazanfar
Ali Gul, former Member
National Assembly.

30.  Ch. Qamar Zaman kaira
Minister for Information
and Broadcasting.
 Ch.Tanweer Ashraf Kaira
minister for finance of
Punjab province

31.  Sabiha Khanum, a famous
Film Actress of 1970's, wife
of famous actor Musa Raza
(Santosh Kumar).

32.  Inayat Hussain Bhatti, singer,
actor, producer, director, script
writer, social worker, columnist
and religious scholar.

33.  Late Alam Lohar and his
son Arif Lohar famous folk
singer also belongs to Gujrat.
Both are famous for their
chimta with which they sing.

34.  Ejaz (full name Ejaz Durrani)
The Ranjha of Pakistani film
industry was born in a remote
village of JalalpurJattan,
District Gujrat in 1935.

35.  Malka-e- mausequee Roshan
Ara Begum was a very famous
classical singer of Pakistan and
India. She is the daughter of
Ustad Abdul Haqq Khan. In 1948
she migrated to Pakistan settled
in Lalamusa, a town of Gujrat.
She also died there.

36.  Another legend of Lollywood Nisho begum
also belongs to Gujrat

37. Gujrat is a land of great people with literary
taste so this land have produced many writers
and poets.

38.  A rebound columnist Dr. Safder
Mahmood belongs to small town
Dinga district Gujrat.

39.  Anwar Masood a great humorous poet
of Punjabi and Urdu also belongs
to Gujrat.

40.  Another great poet, translator, writer Sharif
kunjahi also belongs to Gujrat.

41.  Javed Chauhdery the most readied
columnist of Pakistan and now anchor
person also belongs to Gujrat.

42. Pir Fazal Shah Gujrati
 He is the famous Punjabi poet.
 His poems are included in Punjabi
curriculum.

43. Culture
 Sohni Mahiwal is a famous folk tale of the
Punjab region.The heroine of the story,
named "Sohni" (a Punjabi word, meaning
"beautiful"), came from the Gujrat region.

44. Culture
 She used to meet her lover "Mahinwal" by
crossing the Chenab river, sitting on a pitcher.
The tale is still told to this day, and is an
essential part of Punjabi culture.

45. Culture
 Dress:
Shalwar kamiz or Dhoti kamiz

46.  Artistic handicrafts

47.  Hookas

48.  Cotton mates, Dhusse and woollen shawls

49. Melay
Gujrat a land of Sufi which are the spirtual
leaders of the people of this area
 Sain Kanwa Wali Sarkar
 Karam Elahi

50.  Hazart Hafiz Hayyat

51.  Hazrat Syed Kabeer ul Din ShahWali Daryaee

52. Economy/Industry
 Overseas
 Fan industry
 Pottery industry
 Furniture industry
 Shoes and RubberTyre,Tube industry

53.  Main Fruits:
Citrus and Guavas. Besides, Mango, Jaman and
Banana in minor quantities.

54.  MainVegetables:
Turnip, Potatoes and
Cauliflower are main vegetables
grown in the district.
Besides, Carrot, Peas,
Onion,Tomato, Garlic, Chilies
and Ladyfinger are also grown
in the district in minor quantities.

55. Forests
 Location of Forests and Area Under A
forestation:
An area of 5,173 acres is under forest.There is
also linear plantation of 662 Km alongside the
roads/rails/canals in the district.Trees grown in
the area are Kau, Phalai, Kikar and Shisham.

56. Overseas of Gujrat
 More than 300,000 people from Gujrat live
overseas and contribute more than 3 billion
rupees per year as foreign exchange.They are
playing a vital role in economies of their host
countries and are keenly interested in Gujrat
affairs at all levels. People from all the three
tehsils, Gujrat, Kharian and Sarai Alamgir
represent Gujrat overseas.

57. Industry
 Gujrat has a unique status throughout the
Punjab due to some of its manufacturing
capabilities and productions.There are about
1,059 cottage level and small/medium/large
scale industrial units operating in the district.

58. Fan industry
 The story of emergence of electric fan
manufacturing industry in Pakistan is one of
those heroic efforts made by a few
enterprising individuals who.

59. Fan industry
 Starting with nothing in early 1940s struggled
against all odds and turned this concern into
a most efficient industry in Pakistan. - Over
500 Fan Manufacturing Units

60. Pottery industry
 District Gujrat produces low temperature
pottery, flower pots and ceramic goods.

61. Furniture industry
 Gujrat is famous for its beautiful carved
furniture. Furniture of Gujrat is fitted in
provincial and national assemblies

62. Shoes and Rubber Tyre,Tube
industry
 Servis Industries Limited is a publicly traded
company and it is a part of Servis Group. Its
annual revenue of US $ 45 million. It is the
largest manufacturer of tyres and tubes for two-
wheelers, and has been the largest exporter of
footwear from Pakistan for a decade.

63.  The company employs more than 4,000
people in its facilities located in Gujrat and
Muridke.The company’s products are
exported primarily to Germany, Italy, France
and United Kingdom.

65. Sites of interest
 The Gujrat Fort, now in shambles, still stands,
depicting the declining glory of Mughal
architecture

66.  Head Marala
It is a head bridge over river Chanb at the
junction of Gujrat and Sailkot. It is also used as
Tourist spot.

67. Parks
 Children Park
 Inyat-ul-Allah Park

68.  Nawaz Shareef Park

69. Religious Places
 Mosques(Faisal Mosque)

70.  MosqueWalait Shah

71.  Eidgah Mosque

72. Churches
 ST. Andrew's Church

73.  Rosi Hospital Jail Road Gujrat:

74.  Pakistan Mission Head Quarter:

75. Hospitals
 District Head Quarter Hospital (Aziz Bhatti
Hospital):

76.  Gujrat Hospital

77.  Maternity Hospital Gujrat

78. Play Grounds
 Zahoor –Elahi Stadium

79. Some Pictures of Gujrat City

89. Some Pictures of real Gujrat

92. Thank you
very much