Kot Ise Khan

Kot Ise Khan, Punjab
Town
Kot Ise Khan, Punjab
Location in Punjab, India
Kot Ise Khan, Punjab
Kot Ise Khan, Punjab (India)
Coordinates: 30°56′37″N 75°08′16″E / 30.943699°N 75.137826°E / 30.943699; 75.137826
CountryIndia
StatePunjab
DistrictMoga
Government
 • TypeLocal Government
 • BodyState Government of Punjab, Government of India
Area
 • Total
5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
221 m (725 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
13,000
 • Density2,753/km2 (7,130/sq mi)
Languages
 • PrincipalPunjabi, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
142043
Telephone code01682
Vehicle registrationPB- 76

Kot Ise Khan is a town in Moga district of Indian state of Punjab.

History

Kot Ise Khan was established by the Manj Rajput chief, Ise Khan Manj.[2] Due to an epidemic in 1543, many Bhabra Jain traders from Ferozepur shifted to Kot Ise Khan.[3]

Location

This town is located on Moga-Makhu section of National Highway 703B in Moga District. Moga is at a distance of 15 Kilometers from Kot Ise Khan. Other nearby towns are Zira, Makhu and Dharamkot.[4]

References

  1. ^ "City Introduction – Kot Ise Khan". lgpunjab.gov.in. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  2. ^ Punjab District Gazetteers: Firozpur. Controller of Print. and Stationery, Government of Punjab, India. 1999. p. 13.
  3. ^ Dhiman, Manoj (3 July 1999). "The town was once an important trade centre". The Tribune. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Google Maps". google.co.in. Retrieved 11 November 2018.