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'''Lyallpur''' was founded by the British. It is named for Sir James Lyall, the | '''Lyallpur''' was founded by the British. It is named for Sir James Lyall, the Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab. | ||
==Present name== | ==Present name== | ||
In 1979 it was renamed as [[Faisalabad]] | In 1979, it was renamed as [[Faisalabad]] in honour of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia who died in 1975. | ||
==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
* | *[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_27-5-2005_pg3_4 "The Lyalls in India"], ''The Daily Times''. | ||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Bengal Presidency]] | [[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Bengal Presidency]] | ||
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
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| Place Name: | Faisalabad |
| State/Province: | Punjab |
| Country: | Pakistan |
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Lyallpur was founded by the British. It is named for Sir James Lyall, the Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab.
Present name
In 1979, it was renamed as Faisalabad in honour of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia who died in 1975.
Further Reading
- "The Lyalls in India", The Daily Times.