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Lyallpur

Lyallpur

8.8
A former name for Faisalabad, a large city in northeast Pakistan
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • Before it was renamed Faisalabad, Lyallpur played a significant role in Pakistan's history.

Examples

  • Its first conference was held in Lyallpur in 1928.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Chhabil Das, the prominent leader of the Kirti Kisan Sabha, presided over the first conference in 1928 at Lyallpur.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The city of Lyallpur was known for its agricultural contributions in the early 20th century.

  • Visitors can explore the heritage sites that date back to when the city was called Lyallpur.

Surface Forms

Lyallpur main

Etymology

Lyallpur was the old name for Faisalabad in Pakistan. It means 'Lyall's town' because it was named for Sir Lyall, a British official, and the ending -pur means 'town' in local languages.