Jandiala Sher Khan is a small but famous town. It is situated at about sixty Kilometers from Lahore in the district of Sheikhupura. It is about six hundred years old. Before the arrival of Mughals in the subcontinent was a small village.
About four hundred years ago, Sher Khan came to Punjab from Afghanistan. Emperor Akbar employed him. Once he passed by this village. He liked it very much. He decided to settle down there.
Sher Khan met a darvesh here. His name was Syed Ahmad Ghaznavi. He informed Sher Khan about the lack of water there. Sher Khan ordered the construction of a large well here. This well is still present.It is known as 'Baoli Sher Khan'. Baoli is a large well into which people get down by stairs to fetch water.
During Sikh period this place was occupied by Sardar Mehtab Singh and Sardar Mahan Singh. Later on it became a place of the Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. Jandiala Sher Khan is more famous for the works of the Punjabi Saint and Poet, Waris Shah. He wrote legendary tale of Heer Ranjha. He lies buried here. A vault on the grave of Waris Shah has been constructed by the Punjab Government. Its construction is a blend of Mughal and modern architecture. The two graves, on the right and lift of Waris Shah are of his brothers.
An annual fair is held at the tomb of Waris Shah. People from far off places come here, on this occasion, to pay homage to this sufi poet. The buildings of two degree colleges, one for girls and the other for boys, have added to the beauty and prestige of the town. Facility of a rest house is also available for touristy. The universal theme of the poetry of Waris Shah has made this town a place of world fame.
About four hundred years ago, Sher Khan came to Punjab from Afghanistan. Emperor Akbar employed him. Once he passed by this village. He liked it very much. He decided to settle down there.
Sher Khan met a darvesh here. His name was Syed Ahmad Ghaznavi. He informed Sher Khan about the lack of water there. Sher Khan ordered the construction of a large well here. This well is still present.It is known as 'Baoli Sher Khan'. Baoli is a large well into which people get down by stairs to fetch water.
During Sikh period this place was occupied by Sardar Mehtab Singh and Sardar Mahan Singh. Later on it became a place of the Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. Jandiala Sher Khan is more famous for the works of the Punjabi Saint and Poet, Waris Shah. He wrote legendary tale of Heer Ranjha. He lies buried here. A vault on the grave of Waris Shah has been constructed by the Punjab Government. Its construction is a blend of Mughal and modern architecture. The two graves, on the right and lift of Waris Shah are of his brothers.
An annual fair is held at the tomb of Waris Shah. People from far off places come here, on this occasion, to pay homage to this sufi poet. The buildings of two degree colleges, one for girls and the other for boys, have added to the beauty and prestige of the town. Facility of a rest house is also available for touristy. The universal theme of the poetry of Waris Shah has made this town a place of world fame.
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