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Batala
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| Place Name: | Batala |
| State/Province: | Punjab |
| Country: | India |
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Batala was the headquaters of a tehsil and the largest town in Gurdaspur District of Punjab. It was also included in Lahore Division.
Location
History
It was founded in 1465 by Rai Ram Deo.
Population
- 1881: 24, 281
- 1891: 27, 223