Shakargarh

Shakargarh is a city in the north-east of Pakistan in Narowal District of Punjab province. It is the headquarters of Shakargarh Tehsil. The city is at 32°16'0N 75°10'0E and is on the west bank of the Ravi River.

Shakargarh
Shakargarh
Coordinates:
Country	Pakistan
Province	Punjab
District	Narowal District
Established	1991
Incorporated	1991
Area
• Total	1,272 km2 (491 sq mi)
Population  (2006)
• Total	1,256,097
Time zone	UTC+5 (PST)
Postal code span	51800
Area code	0542

History

In old times Shakargarh was used as a route for the Mughals to enter Gurdaspur and going to Delhi. During British rule (before the independence of Pakistan), Shakargarh became the capital of Shakargarh Tehsil.

In 1947 when the British were leaving, they divided British India between Pakistan and the modern republic of India. The border between the two countries was known as the Radcliffe Line (this was named after Cyril John Radcliffe who drew the borders). The line divided Shakargarh from the rest of Gurdaspur district (which then became part of India). Shakargarh then became part of Sialkot District, however when Narowal District was created in 1991, Shakargarh became part of that district.