History Of Sheikhupura

Under British Rule

In the beginning, a temporary headquarter was built here but in 1851 it was transferred to Gujranwallah. People from from the surroundings of Sheikhupura have to go to Gujranwallah in order to get the justices. Due to this inconvenience, Secretary Chief Commissioner wrote to the Department of Finance that due to the long distance, Sheikhupura should be given under the District Lahore but it could not be done that.

After British rule in Sheikhupura, people started to get the basic necessities of life. Many schools and colleges were built here. In 1889, a private Post Office was built here. In April 1907, Sheikhupura and Shadrah were connected through train.

In 1920, Tahsil Sheikhupura was upgraded to District Sheikhupura. In the Beginning, courts were arranged in the Qila Sheikhupura but then in 1922, under the supervision of Sir Ganga Ram District Courts and and hospitals were constructed here.

In 1924, in the meeting of Municipal Committee, its was decided to construct a new town between the Civil Quarters and Civil Hospital. This newly contructed town was named as Gurunanakpura which was replaced with Jinnah Park after Partition.

In 1930, Muslim league was introduced here. In November-December 1931, the city was provided with the electricity.

In the 21^st annual meeting of Muslim League held on March 22, 1940, seven people represented the District Sheikhupura in the meeting.

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