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Kapurthala

Kapurthala is a city in the state of Punjab, India, and the administrative headquarters of Kapurthala district. Located in the northern part of Punjab, it lies near Jalandhar and serves as an important local urban center.

Historically, Kapurthala was the capital of the princely state of Kapurthala, ruled by the Ahluwalia Sikh dynasty.

The city is noted for its architectural heritage, including palaces and gardens that reflect Indo-Saracenic and

Economy and demographics: Kapurthala's economy has traditionally been tied to agriculture in the surrounding district, with

Transport: Kapurthala is connected by road and rail, with Kapurthala Junction serving as a rail link to

The
state
emerged
in
the
18th
century
and
played
a
role
in
the
regional
politics
of
the
Punjab
during
the
British
Raj.
In
the
years
after
India's
independence,
the
princely
state
acceded
to
the
Indian
Union
and
was
integrated
into
the
state
of
Punjab.
European
influences.
The
Jagatjit
Palace,
built
by
Maharaja
Jagatjit
Singh
in
the
early
20th
century,
is
among
the
prominent
landmarks
and
is
often
cited
as
a
symbol
of
the
town's
princely
past.
Other
historic
structures
and
public
spaces
from
the
period
contribute
to
Kapurthala's
designation
as
a
heritage
site
in
the
region.
urban
services
and
commerce
centered
in
the
city.
Punjabi
is
the
dominant
language,
with
Hindi
widely
understood;
the
population
includes
diverse
communities
typical
of
Punjab's
urban
centers.
other
parts
of
Punjab.
The
city
is
accessible
from
nearby
Jalandhar,
Amritsar,
and
other
major
centers
by
road.