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Why is Mohali called Mohali?

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Why is Mohali called Mohali?

It was officially named after Sahibzada Ajit Singh, the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh. Mohali has developed rapidly as an IT hub of the state of Punjab, and has thus grown in importance.

When did Mohali become district?

14 April 2006
Mohali district

Mohali district Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district
State Punjab
Established 14 April 2006
Headquarters Mohali
Government

What Mohali called?

mustard seed(f)

Why is Mohali famous?

Located to the west of Chandigarh, Mohali is a shopper’s paradise and is known for its cricket ground. Mohali houses many historical places including Gurdwara Angeetha Sahib, Gurdwara Amb Sahib, the Baba Banda Singh Bahadur War Memorial, Gurdwara Nabha Sahib and Gurdwara Puddha Sahib.

Is Mohali Metro City?

Mohali city is governed by Municipal Corporation which comes under Mohali Metropolitan Region. Although Mohali city has population of 146,213; its urban / metropolitan population is 176,170 of which 92,301 are males and 83,869 are females.

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In which state is Mohali?

Punjab
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar/State

What is Mohali special?

  • Fateh Burj, Mohali. Fateh Burj | #1 of 14 Best Places to Visit in Mohali.
  • Amb Sahib Gurudwara, Mohali.
  • Gurudwara Sant Mandal Angita Sahib, Mohali.
  • Thunder Zone Amusement Park, Mohali.
  • Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali.
  • VR Punjab Mall or North Country Mall, Mohali.
  • Rock Garden, Mohali.
  • Gurudwara Nabha Sahib, Mohali.

How big is Mohali?

68.02 mi²
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar/Area

Is Mohali a city or district?

Officially, Mohali is a city located in District SAS Nagar in Punjab State of India. SAS Nagar is also called Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. Earlier Government gave a new name to district and city i.e Ajitgarh but it was scrapped later i.e not in official use.

What is Mohali famous for?

Mohali is famous for healthcare industry like Fortis, Spinal Regional Centre (Only 4 in India), Ivy Hospital, Max Hospital etc. For Sikh people, Mohali is famous for historical sites like Gurdwara Amb Sahib; Singh Shaheedan etc. It also have tower called Fateh Burj mad…

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Who laid the foundation stone of Mohali township?

The township plan for Mohali was put forward by the All India Congress Committee during the annual session held in 1975 at Mohali. On 1 November 1975, Punjab Chief Minister Giani Zail Singh laid the foundation stone of Mohali township and named it Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar.

Why is Mohali called Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar?

During the tenure of former President of India Giani Zail Singh as Punjab chief minister from 1972-77, Mohali, which was named after a cluster of villages around Mohali village after the division of Punjab and Haryana in 1966, was renamed as Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar in the memory of the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh.