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1. www.britannica.com › place › LudhianaLudhiana | Punjab, Textile Industry, Agriculture | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Ludhiana, city, central Punjab state, northwestern India. The city stands on the former bank of the Sutlej River, 8 miles (13 km) south of its present course and about 170 miles (270 km) northwest of Delhi. The city was founded in 1480 by members of Delhi’s ruling Lodī dynasty, from which its name.

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2. ludhiana.nic.in › about-district › historyHistory | District Ludhiana, Government of Punjab | India

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   Jul 3, 2024 · History. Ludhiana city was founded in the time of Lodhi dynasty which ruled in Delhi from 1451-1526 A.D. The legend goes that two Lodhi Chief Yusaf Khan and Nihand Khan were deputed by Sikandar Lodhi (1489-1517 A.D.) to restore order in this region.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Punjab-state-IndiaPunjab, India | History, Map, Culture, Religion, & Facts

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   1 day ago · Punjab, state of India, located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. Punjab in its present form came into existence on November 1, 1966, when most of its predominantly Hindi-speaking areas were separated to form the new state of Haryana.

5. www.hindustantimes.com › cities › chandigarh-newsLudhiana schools participate in Shiksha Saptah 2024

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   Ludhiana schools participate in Shiksha Saptah 2024. By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana. Jul 24, 2024 10:57 PM IST. Shiksha Saptah (Education Week), an annual initiative aimed at promoting awareness ...

6. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › how-ludhiana-gotHow Ludhiana got its name? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Ludhiana has a rich history and a unique name that is derived from the Lodhi Dynasty, which is believed to have founded the city in 1480. The name Ludhiana originally came from Lodhi-ana, meaning the town of Lodhi’s. Over time, it transformed into Ludhiana, the present name of the city.

7. www.tribuneindia.com › news › ludhianaLudhiana best smart city in making in state ... - Tribune India

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Ludhiana, popularly known as Manchester of India, spread over a 159 square km area with a population of 17 lakh as per the 2011 Census, was among 100 cities in the country and three in Punjab,...

8. www.tribuneindia.com › news › ludhianaAfter making huge investments in periphery areas of Ludhiana ...

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   Jul 15, 2024 · Tribune News Service. Shivani Bhakoo. Ludhiana, July 14. Thousands of businessmen in Ludhiana are not getting NOCs for setting up industries in periphery areas, which were declared as industrial ...

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   Where is Ludhiana located?

   • Ludhiana, city, central Punjab state, northwestern India. The city stands on the former bank of the Sutlej River, 8 miles (13 km) south of its present course and about 170 miles (270 km) northwest of Delhi. The city was founded in 1480 by members of Delhi’s ruling Lodī dynasty, from which its name is derived.

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   When was Ludhiana founded?

   • Ludhiana city was founded in the time of Lodhi dynasty which ruled in Delhi from 1451-1526 A.D. The legend goes that two Lodhi Chief Yusaf Khan and Nihand Khan were deputed by Sikandar Lodhi (1489-1517 A.D.) to restore order in this region. They camped at the site of present city of Ludhiana which was then a village called Mir Hota.

   History | District Ludhiana, Government of Punjab | India

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   What is the current name of Ludhiana?

   • The name later changed to the present name Ludhiana.Ludhiana is now a District Headquarter with Parliamentary Constituency of the same name. It is one of the biggest Municipal Corporations of the State. It is spread over about 310 km2. The city stands on the Sutlej’s old bank, 13 km south of its present course.

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   Is Ludhiana a smart city?

   • Ludhiana, popularly known as Manchester of India, spread over a 159 square km area with a population of 17 lakh as per the 2011 Census, was among 100 cities in the country and three in Punjab, which was selected under the SCM to be developed as a smart city in the first round of the selection by the MoHUA in 2015.

   Ludhiana best smart city in making in state, 52nd in country

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