Kartarpur town, corridor
As in 1908
This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS. |
Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.
Kartarpur
Town in the District and tahsil of Jullundur, Punjab, situated in 31 degree 26' N. and 75 degree 30' E., on the North-Western Railway and grand trunk road, 9 miles from Jullundur town. Population (1901), 10,840. Founded by Arjun, the fifth Sikh Guru, it is a place of great sanctity, as the seat of the line of Gurus descended from him, and as possessing his original Adi Granth or scripture. It was burnt by Ahmad Shah in 1756. Kartarpur is a flourishing grain mart, with a market outside octroi limits. Chairs, boxes, tables, and native flutes are made ; also cotton twill (susl). The cantonment established here after the first Sikh War was abolished in 1854. The municipality was created in 1867. The income during the ten years ending 1902-3 averaged Rs. 7,500, and the expenditure Rs. 6,900. In 1903-4 the income was Rs. 7,300, mainly from octroi; and the expenditure was Rs. 10,600. The town has an Anglo-vernacular middle school, maintained by the municipality, and a Government dispensary.
