Why visit Batāla
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About Batāla
Batala is the eighth largest city in the state of Punjab, India in terms of population after Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda, Mohali and Hoshiarpur. Batala ranks as the second-oldest city after Bathinda. It is a municipal corporation (since 3 March 2019) in Gurdaspur district in the Majha region of the state of Punjab. It is located from holy city Amritsar 39 km and about 32km from Gurdaspur, the headquarters of the district.
From the Wikipedia article Batala (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Grandway 2
Motel and hotel · 1.1 km
Dharampura Colony Opposite Civil Hospital, Batala
Churches and places of worship1
kahlon residence
Place of worship · 2.4 km
new sunder nagar malhi market dera road, batala
Shopping1
STS FITNESS
Shop · 2.2 km
Dreamland colony brewmaster back side ., बटाला
Mo-Sa 05:00-10:00
Healthcare58
A.S. Goraya Physiotheapy Clinic and Rehabilitation Centre
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 km
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History
Batala was founded in 1465 by Abhay Pratap Bal of the Bhati Rajputs of Kapurthala, under the suzerainty of Sultan Bahlul Lodi. During the Mughal Empire, Emperor Akbar granted the city as a jagir to his foster brother, Shamsher Khan. In the 16th century, Batala was one of the prominent cities in the Punjab region, comparable in importance to cities such as Lahore and Jalandhar. It predates Amritsar by over a century.
Historically, Batala was a fortified city with 12 gates, many of which are still known by their original names, including Sheran Wala Gate, Khajuri Gate, Bhandari Gate, Ohri Gate, Thathiari Gate, Hathi Gate, Pahari Gate, Mori Gate, Kapoori Gate, and Achli Gate. Some of these structures still exist today, though they are in varying states of preservation.
Batala is home to several gurdwaras, including those associated with Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. These sites are of great religious importance and attract thousands of Sikh pilgrims annually.
From the History section of Batala on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Batāla
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Getting there and nearby towns
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 40 km away.
- Qadian 16 km east, about 16 min by car
- Fateh Nangal 19 km northeast, about 19 min by car
- Dhāriwāl 20 km northeast, about 20 min by car
- Kalanaur 23 km north, about 23 min by car
- Shakar 22 km northwest, about 22 min by car
- Fatehgarh Chūriān 24 km west, about 24 min by car
- Majītha 24 km west, about 24 min by car
- Amritsar 37 km southwest, about 37 min by car
- Jalandhar 65 km southeast, about 1 h by car
- Phagwāra 85 km southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Darshan of Kali maata, Vipsachinverma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kalidwara mata darshan, Vipsachinverma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Outside view of kalidwara mandir, Vipsachinverma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Enterance view of kali maata, Vipsachinverma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sardar arjan singh in 1844, Griffinjunior, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sahi farm - panoramio, KD Singh, CC BY 3.0
- Home - panoramio (4), KD Singh, CC BY 3.0
- Pipal - panoramio, KD Singh, CC BY 3.0
- Bhullar tournament, Jaipartapsinghbhullar, CC BY-SA 4.0
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