Fun facts about Gujranwala
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Gujranwala's name means 'abode of the Gujjars' in Punjabi.
Gujranwala
Pakistan
Gujranwala is the fifth-largest city in Pakistan, located in the province of Punjab, serving as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division. It is nicknamed the "City of Wrestlers" and is famous for its cuisine and historical significance.
From the “Etymology” section
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Ranjit Singh, who established the Sikh Empire, was born in Gujranwala's Purani Mandi market.
Gujranwala
Pakistan
Gujranwala is the fifth-largest city in Pakistan, located in the province of Punjab, serving as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division. It is nicknamed the "City of Wrestlers" and is famous for its cuisine and historical significance.
From the “History” section
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Gujranwala is situated along the historic Grand Trunk Road that connects Peshawar to Islamabad and Lahore.
Gujranwala
Pakistan
Gujranwala is the fifth-largest city in Pakistan, located in the province of Punjab, serving as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division. It is nicknamed the "City of Wrestlers" and is famous for its cuisine and historical significance.
From the “Transportation” section
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Gujranwala is the third largest center of industrial production in Pakistan.
Gujranwala
Pakistan
Gujranwala is the fifth-largest city in Pakistan, located in the province of Punjab, serving as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division. It is nicknamed the "City of Wrestlers" and is famous for its cuisine and historical significance.
From the “Economy” section
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Gujranwala has a multipurpose stadium that has hosted matches of the 1987 and 1996 Cricket World Cup.
Gujranwala
Pakistan
Gujranwala is the fifth-largest city in Pakistan, located in the province of Punjab, serving as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division. It is nicknamed the "City of Wrestlers" and is famous for its cuisine and historical significance.
From the “Sports” section
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