What is Ferozepur?
Q: What is Ferozepur?
A: Ferozepur is a district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded by Firuz Shah Tughluq and is the oldest British district of Punjab.
Q: What division was it part of before?
A: Before, Ferozepur was part of the earstwhile Lahore Division (now in Pakistan).
Q: How can one access other places from Ferozepur?
A: One can access other places such as Lahore, Okara, Kasur, and Multan from Ferozepur by road or rail.
Q: Are there any holy shrines or historic places located in this area?
A: Yes, there are many holy shrines and historic places located in this area. For example, at the city of Zira there is a Jain Swetambar Temple with very old brass icons and beautiful wall murals.
Q: What type of activities take place in this region?
A: In addition to cotton and grain cultivation and agriculture-related services, Firozpur has some light manufacturing. Commercial progress is limited because it is very near the border between India and Pakistan.
Q: Who founded Ferozepur?
A: Ferozepur was founded by Firuz Shah Tughluq.
