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The district was named after Sir Robert Montgomery, the Lt. Governor of Punjab in 1865. [http://www.sahiwalpolice.gov.pk/page.asp?pid=int004 Sahiwal Police] Since 1966, it has been known as Sahiwal District. | The district was named after Sir Robert Montgomery, the Lt. Governor of Punjab in 1865. [http://www.sahiwalpolice.gov.pk/page.asp?pid=int004 Sahiwal Police] Since 1966, it has been known as Sahiwal District. | ||
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==District Headquaters== | ==District Headquaters== | ||
| − | * 1852 to 1864 [[Gogera]] | + | * [[Gogera]]: 1852 to 1864 [[Gogera]] |
| − | * | + | * [[Montgomery]]: 1864 - ? |
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==Subdivisions== | ==Subdivisions== | ||
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| + | * Gazetteer of the Gujranwala District 1883-4, Lahore. Reprinted by Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore 2004. | ||
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[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Bengal Presidency]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Districts]] | ||
Revision as of 16:28, 20 October 2009
| Montgomery District | |
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
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| Place Name: | Sahiwal District |
| State/Province: | Punjab |
| Country: | Pakistan |
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Name
The district was named after Sir Robert Montgomery, the Lt. Governor of Punjab in 1865. Sahiwal Police Since 1966, it has been known as Sahiwal District.
Neighbours
District Headquaters
- Gogera: 1852 to 1864 Gogera
- Montgomery: 1864 - ?
Subdivisions
Reading
- Gazetteer of the Gujranwala District 1883-4, Lahore. Reprinted by Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore 2004.
