Faridkot

Once the capital town of a princely state of Punjab during the British Raj, Faridkot is named after a renowned spiritual Muslim poet called Baba Farid. Its primary industries include various forms of cotton handling such as ginning and baling. The town of Faridkot is also known for manufacturing of machine tools and sewing machines. You can relive the history of this small town through its beautiful structures and hear the stories about its contribution to India's struggle for Independence. Faridkot is an important arena in the scene of national and state politics with the seventh president, Gyani Zail Singh hailing from this town. From the clock tower to the Darbar Ganj, and the former king' s palace and fort, there are many sights to see and tales to experience in the historic town of Faridkot. Though small in size, this town holds significant cultural, historical, and religious importance.

Faridkot was the capital town of the erstwhile princely State of Faridkot. The city is named after the famous Muslim spiritual poet Baba Farid. Baba Farid, whose work has found a prominent place in the holy Guru Granth Sahib, was employed as a laborer when he first came to this place. But on seeing a divine revelation, Sheikh Farid was allowed to depart. The basket given to him to carry earth was seen floating without any support.