Faridkot (1981 pop. 42,423) http://www.punjabiturban.com/gallery.htm is a town in Punjab state of India, in Faridkot District. It has been named after the great Sufi Saint Baba Sheik Fariduddin Ganjshakar, whose verses are mentioned in Guru Granth the holy book of Sikh religion. Previously it was called Mokhalpur. Industries of the town include cotton handling, from ginning to baling to weaving, as well as manufacture of machine tools, sewing machines, and bicycles.
The ruling dynasty of Faridkot claimed descent from Rawal Jaisal, who founded Jaisalmer in Rajasthan in 1156. The town was founded in the 16th century by his descendant Bhallan of the Burai Jats.
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