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Ludhiana (Punjabi pronunciation: [lʊ́d̪ɪˈäːɳäː]) is the most populous and the largest city in the Indian state of Punjab. The city has an estimated population of 1,618,879 as of the 2011 census and distributed over 310 km 2 (120 sq mi), making Ludhiana the most densely populated urban centre in the state.
May 5, 2024 · Ludhiana, city, central Punjab state, northwestern India. The city stands on the former bank of the Sutlej River, 8 miles (13 km) south of its present course and about 170 miles (270 km) northwest of Delhi. The city was founded in 1480 by members of Delhi’s ruling Lodī dynasty, from which its name.
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Ludhiana is the most populous and the largest city in the Indian state of Punjab. The city has an estimated population of 1,618,879 as of the 2011 census and distributed over 310 km2 (120 sq mi), making Ludhiana the most densely populated urban centre in the state.
Ludhiana is a city in the Indian state of Punjab. The city has 1,618,879 people living in it as per the 2011 census. According to the World Bank Group, Ludhiana is the best city in India to do business. It was founded in 1489 by Sultan Sikandar Lodi of the Islamic Delhi Sultanate .
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May 9, 2024 · Punjab, state of India, located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. It is bounded by Jammu and Kashmir union territory to the north, Himachal Pradesh state to the northeast, Haryana state to the south and southeast, and Rajasthan state to the southwest and by the country of Pakistan to the west.
May 9, 2024 · Home. About District. History. Ludhiana city was founded in the time of Lodhi dynasty which ruled in Delhi from 1451-1526 A.D. The legend goes that two Lodhi Chief Yusaf Khan and Nihand Khan were deputed by Sikandar Lodhi (1489-1517 A.D.) to restore order in this region.
