Dharampura دھرم پورا Mustafabad, Lahore | |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| City District | Lahore |
| Tehsil | Aziz Bhatti Town |
Dharampura (Punjabi:دھرم پورا) is a residential neighbourhood located inLahore, the capital city of Pakistan's Punjab province. TheMughal emperorAkbar laid the foundation of this colony forHindus as an alms-house in 1583.[1] After thePartition of India in 1947, it was renamedMustafabad but is still generally known as Dharampura.
Dharampura sits on the western bank of theLahore Canal, between theWalled City of Lahore and theLahore Cantonment. It is a largelyworking class neighbourhood.[2] The area was largely populated by Hindus and Sikhs prior to thePartition of British India.[3] The locality is also the ancestral home ofSushma Swaraj, who was a lawyer of theSupreme Court of India and aMinister of External Affairs of India.[4]
Baba Sain Mir Mohammed Sahib, popularly known asMian Mir, was a famous Sufi Muslim saint who resided in Dharampura.
Mustafabad Bazar is a popular bazar also known as Dharampura Bazar in Lahore. It is a famous food bazaar of the city, similar to Gawalmandi. It is also well known for groceries and clothes.
