9 unknown fascinating facts about Jalandhar; 'Mahabharat, demon & more'
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9 unknown fascinating facts about Jalandhar; 'Mahabharat, demon & more'

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True Scoop brings you a list of 9 fascinating facts of Jalandhar, third largest city of Punjab (India), that you be not aware about.
9 unknown fascinating facts about Jalandhar; 'Mahabharat, deTrue Scoop brings you a list of 9 fascinating facts of Jalandhar, third largest city of Punjab (India), that you be not aware about.
Did you know Jalandhar was the capital of Trigarta kingdom whose king Susharma fought for Kauravas during Mahabharat.
Mahabharata ConnectionDid you know Jalandhar was the capital of Trigarta kingdom whose king Susharma fought for Kauravas during Mahabharat.
Jalandhar is said to be named after the demon king Jalandhara, who was defeated by Lord Shiva.
Mythical NameJalandhar is said to be named after the demon king Jalandhara, who was defeated by Lord Shiva.
In today's time, Jalandhar is known as a global center for making cricket bats, footballs, and other sports equipment.
Sports Manufacturing Hub In today's time, Jalandhar is known as a global center for making cricket bats, footballs, and other sports equipment.
Jalandhar has several footprints of the Mughal era. The most prominent of these is the Noormahal sarai.
Mughal LegacyJalandhar has several footprints of the Mughal era. The most prominent of these is the Noormahal sarai.
Nestled between the Beas and Sutlej rivers, the city is fertile yet flood-prone.
River-Crossed LandscapeNestled between the Beas and Sutlej rivers, the city is fertile yet flood-prone.
Jalandhar is also home to the Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan—India’s oldest classical music festival.
Musical Heritage Jalandhar is also home to the Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan—India’s oldest classical music festival.
The pond at Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar is believed to have spiritual and healing properties.
Sacred Water SiteThe pond at Devi Talab Mandir in Jalandhar is believed to have spiritual and healing properties.
Jalandhar served as the Punjab’s capital from 1947 to 1953, when it was replaced by Chandigarh.
Brief Capital of Punjab Jalandhar served as the Punjab’s capital from 1947 to 1953, when it was replaced by Chandigarh.
Archaeological explorations in the Jalandhar District have revealed traces of the Harappan civilization.
Harappan Past Archaeological explorations in the Jalandhar District have revealed traces of the Harappan civilization.

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