Chillianwala

Chillianwala is a town and union council of Mandi Bahauddin District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 32°39'0N 73°36'0E at an altitude of 218 metres (718 feet) and lies to the north-east of the district capital Mandi Bahauddin. It is famous for being the location of the Battle of Chillianwala that took place in 1849 between the forces of the Sikh Khalsa army and the British Army.
The most notable thing in the centre of the village is two graveyards which are both deeply respected by the citizens of Chellianwala, a few lakh rupees have been donated by provincial government with the efforts of ex-chairman Chellianwala CH Nasir Ahmed son of CH Ghulam Ahmad and efforts are still being put in to highlight its historical importance and military significance, this has so far been a success.

History 

Chillianwala is one of the largest villages in Pakistan. Before 1992, it was part of District Gujrat, but now a part of Mandi Bahauddin. Chillianwala is culturaly very rich. It has its own traditions and values, which are very different from other villages in the area. The Battle of Chillianwala is what the village is most known for in history. Another pride of Chillianwala is the renowned political, Educated and nationally influential family of Chillianwala. This family was led by Caudhry Thomarnkhan Chillianwala and produced many MNAs, MPAs, Senators, Business Tycoons and CSP officer. Now Chaudhry Ghulam Sarwar is the leader of this family.