PATTI

About Patti

Patti is an old town and a municipal council of the Tarn Taran district in the Majha region of Indian state of Punjab, located 45 km from Amritsar. It is the main town on the border belt of India bordering Pakistan. It is connected through rail starting from Amritsar station to Khemkaran station, with Khemkaran being its last station of India. Patti was a residence of Rai Duni Chand, a rich landlord, one of whose daughters, Bibi Rajni was a known devotee of Guru Ram Das Ji.[1] Mughal Governor of Punjab during Mughal period also lived in Patti. Before independence, Patti was a Tehsil of the Lahore district. The town houses the historic Mughal Fort and remains of the city wall. It also houses a number of other historical and religious places. Patti (Punjabi: ) in Punjabi means street. The original name of this town was Patti Haibatpura, but over a certain period Patti became its name and stuck with it.[2] It was also known as 9 lakhi Patti, due to the wealth and revenue it generated during medieval days.