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Punjab Chief Minister announced the creation of a new district of Malerkotla, carving out from Sangrur district. Initially, subdivisions of Malerkotla and Ahmedgarh as well as the sub-tehsil of Amargarh will be included in the district.

About Malerkotla

It was established in 1454 by Sheikh Sadruddin-i-Jahan from Afghanistan and subsequently the State of Malerkotla was established in 1657 by Bayazid Khan.

Malerkotla was later merged with other nearby princely states to create the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU). 

During the reorganisation of states in 1956, the territory of the erstwhile State of Malerkotla became part of Punjab.

Malerkotla is famous for its vegetables and badge-making industry.