Manhala
Historic town in Lahore, Punjab founded during the Mughal era
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Manhala (منہالہ خان خاناں), also known as Manhala Khan-e-Khanan, is a historic town located in the Lahore District of Punjab, Pakistan.[1] Situated near the India–Pakistan border, it is one of the largest settlements in the Wagah Town tehsil, located east of the BRB Canal.
History
The town was founded in the 1590s during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar by his prominent minister, Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan.[2] Due to its strategic location on the original imperial highway (the historic route connecting Lahore, Delhi and Agra), it served as an important stop for travelers during the Mughal era.
Historically, Manhala was a significant estate of the Sandhu Jats. During the British Raj, it was recorded as a prominent village in the Lahore District Gazetteers.[3] The estate originally covered a vast area, much of which was managed by the local Sandhu Sardars. After the Partition of India in 1947, the Muslim branch of the family remained in the village.[4]
Geography and infrastructure
Manhala is located approximately 4 kilometres from the India–Pakistan border and serves as a commercial hub for surrounding villages. The town is notable for housing a Kos Minar, Manhala Kos Minar a Mughal-era milestone that is protected under the Antiquities Act of Pakistan.[5]
