- Municipal Committee Rajanpur
History
History and background of the Municipal Committee
MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE RAJANPUR HISTORY
Rajanpur was founded around 1770 by Makhdoom Sheikh Rajan Shah and was historically a part of Dera Ghazi Khan District until it became an independent district in 1982. The area was controlled by various rulers, including Baloch tribes and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, before coming under British rule in 1849. The district's administrative importance grew after flooding in 1862 at the previous headquarters, Mithankot, led to the transfer of government offices to Rajanpur.
Founding and Early History
The town was established by Makhdoom Sheikh Rajan Shah in the mid-18th century. The region has a long history, having been ruled by various tribal groups and rulers, including the Nahar tribe, Baloch tribes, and later under the Sikh Empire and the British.
British Period
During British rule, the area saw population growth, and Rajanpur was established as a municipality in 1873.