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12-503: It is believed that Eminabad was established by Raja Salvahan , Sialkot 's Rajput ruler in the 1st century BCE, as Saidpur. During the 16th century, a period marked by Babur 's invasion, the town was sacked in 1521. Hymns by Guru Nanak provide vivid descriptions of the devastation experienced in Saidpur, including his and companion Bhai Mardana 's imprisonment with the town's populace. After an influential meeting with Guru Nanak, Babur

24-779: A new town named after himself during Akbar's reign. In 1610, English merchant, William Finch , noted Eminabad as a thriving city. For the next century, its prosperity continued, bolstered by fertile lands, strategic location, and the protective Mughal Empire. Eminabad also served as the Parganah headquarters in the Lahore governorate, generating 900,000 rupees in revenue. However, the Mughal Empire's administrative weakness post-Aurangzeb encouraged anti-state insurgencies, including Sikh groups in Punjab. After Diwan Jaspat Rai of Eminabad

36-519: Is a mythical monarch, believed to have founded the city and the fort of Sialkot . According to Punjabi folklore , he was father of Puran Bhagat and Raja Rasalu , the protagonist of the Adventures of Raja Rasalu . Raja Salban's first wife, Queen Icchira gave birth to Puran Bhagat. Upon the suggestion of local astrologers, Puran was sent away from the King for the first 12 years of his life, as it

48-560: The Sikhs . In 1760, Charat Singh , Ranjit Singh 's grandfather, took control of Eminabad. Later, under Ranjit Singh's rule, Dhyan Singh from Jammu was awarded the town. Over three centuries, the town transformed from Saidpur to Shergarh to Eminabad, blossoming into a thriving hub of wealth and power by the late 19th century. In 1880, a railway line connecting Lahore and Rawalpindi , revolutionized Eminabad's transport system, expanding access to business and employment opportunities in Lahore,

60-520: The Puran's hands and legs and threw him in a well in the forest named the Puran's Well . After several years Guru Gorakhnath , who was passing by with his followers, heard voice from the well. He took him out using a single thread and unbaked earthen pot. He was later adopted by Baba Gorkhnath, and himself became a jogi . Eventually, he confronted his father, and it was due to the ascetic's blessings that

72-539: The closest major city. Eminabad's Hindu population held greater wealth, operating large businesses across the country and holding superior state institution roles, especially in Jammu and Kashmir . This article about a location in Gujranwala District , Punjab, Pakistan is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Raja S%C3%A1lb%C3%A1n Raja Sálwan (also known as Salivahan )

84-478: The king had another son who eventually became Raja Rasalu, another folk legend that became popular in Punjab. Puran%27s Well Puran's Well is a well located near Sialkot in the Punjab province of Pakistan . It is usually associated with mythical prince of Sialkot, Puran Bhagat . According to Punjabi folklore , prince Puran Bhagat was born to King of Sialkot Raja Sálbán and his queen Icchira. Upon

96-426: The step-son of Luna, Puran disapproved of her advances. A hurt Luna accused Puran of violating her honor. The infuriated monarch ordered Puran to be amputated and killed. The soldiers carried out his orders and cutoff the Puran's hands and legs and threw him in a well in the Puran's Well. Later, he was rescued and miraculously treated by legendary jogi, Gorakhnath . This South Asian history -related article

108-405: The suggestion of local astrologers, Puran was sent away from the King for the first 12 years of his life, as it was said that King could not see the face of his son. While Puran was away, the king married a young girl named Luna, a tanner's daughter. After 12 years of isolation, Puran returned to the royal palace. There, Luna became romantically attracted toward Puran, who was of the same age. Being

120-434: Was killed by Sikh bandits in 1738, his brother Lakhpat Rai retaliated, capturing numerous outlaws and executing them outside Delhi Gate in Lahore, known as Shahid Ganj. By the late 18th century, the waning Mughal administration struggled to thwart rebel activities and invasions. This period witnessed frequent assaults on Shah Alam II 's reign, notably from Ahmed Shah Abdali , Marathas , Hindu Jats of Bharatpur , and

132-520: Was said that King could not see the face of his son. While Puran was away, the king married a young girl named Luna, who a tanner's daughter. After 12 years of isolation, Puran returned to the royal palace. There, Luna became romantically attracted toward Puran, who was of the same age. Being the step-son of Luna, Puran disapproved of her advances. A hurt Luna accused Puran of violating her honor. The infuriated monarch ordered Puran to be amputated and killed. The soldiers carried out his orders and cutoff

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144-449: Was so inspired by his spirituality that he released all Saidpur's prisoners. Post this event, Sikh folklore notes that Guru Nanak and Bhai Lalo resided at a heap of broken pebbles, a location known as Rori Sahib, situated on present-day Eminabad's outskirts. Following Saidpur's demolition, Sher Shah Suri founded a new city, Shergarh. However, it was Emin or Ameen Beig, Humayun's general, who destroyed Sher Shah Suri's garrison and established

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