Who found Kasur?

Kasur, city, eastern Punjab province, Pakistan. It lies on the border of India about 30 miles (50 km) south of Lahore. Traditionally it is said to have been founded by Kusa, son of the legendary Hindu figure Rama. During the Mughal period it was settled by a Pashtun colony and in 1807 was captured by the Sikhs.

How many Tehsil are there in Kasur?

three Tehsils
The district of Kasur was established in 1976. It has three Tehsils i.e Kasur, Chunian, and Pattoki.

What is the total area of Kasur District?

The district capital is Kasur city, the birth city of the Sufi poet Bulleh Shah, who is well known in that region as well as in the whole of Pakistan. The total area of the district is 4,796 square kilometres. In ancient time, Kasur was known for its education and fish.

Where is Kasur on the border of India and Pakistan?

Kasur, city, eastern Punjab province, Pakistan. It lies on the border of India about 30 miles (50 km) south of Lahore. Traditionally it is said to have been founded by Kusa, son of the legendary Hindu figure Rama. During the Mughal period it was settled by a Pashtun colony and in 1807 was captured by the Sikhs.

Who is the founder of Kasur in Pakistan?

It lies on the border of India about 30 miles (50 km) south of Lahore. Traditionally it is said to have been founded by Kusa, son of the legendary Hindu figure Rama. During the Mughal period it was settled by a Pashtun colony and in 1807 was captured by the Sikhs. It was incorporated as a municipality in 1867.

Who was the ruler of Kasur in ancient times?

Kasur district is surrounded at north by Lahore, at east and south by India, at southern west Depalpur tehsil of Okara district and at northern west Sheikhupura district. Lord Rama’s son Kush was believed to be the ruler of a kingdom centered at Kasur in ancient times [1], and the present day Pakistani city still references him in name.