Patiala
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Patiala is a city in southeastern Punjab, northwestern India, and the administrative capital of Patiala district. Founded in 1763 by the Jat Sikh chieftain Ala Singh, it grew around the Qila Mubarak fortress. The city is famed for its Patiala shahi turban, salwar and the Patiala peg measure of liquor.
Statistics
Area
339.90 km²
Population
406,192