Amritsar District facts for kids
Amritsar district is one of 19 districts in the state of Punjab in West India. It is home to over 3 million people and covers an area of about 5,075 square kilometers. The city of Amritsar is the main city and headquarters of this district.
A Look Back in Time
During the time of British Rule, Amritsar district was part of a larger area called the Lahore Division. It was divided into three smaller parts, known as tehsils. These were Amritsar tehsil, Tarn Taran tehsil, and Ajnala tehsil.
A big change happened in 1947 with the partition of India. This was when India and Pakistan became separate countries. As part of this event, Amritsar district was separated from the rest of the Lahore Division and became part of India. During this time, many people moved. About 46% of the district's population, who were Muslim, moved to Pakistan. At the same time, Hindu and Sikh people from Pakistan came to live in Amritsar district.
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In Spanish: Distrito de Amritsar para niños
