| Syedwala | |
| Pushpin Map: | Pakistan |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within Pakistan |
| Coordinates: | 31.125°N 73.505°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Pakistan |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Punjab |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Nankana Sahib District |
| Established Date: | 20 July 2013 |
| Leader Title: | MNA |
| Leader Title1: | MPA |
| Elevation M: | 177 |
| Timezone: | PST |
| Utc Offset: | +5 |
| Timezone Dst: | PDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +6 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 039150 |
| Area Code Type: | Calling code |
| Area Code: | 056 |
Syedwala is a historical city in the Nankana Sahib District of Punjab, Pakistan.[1] It is the new tehsil of the Nankana Sahib District.Total population of Teshil is 102,185 as per 2017 census[2]
The town lies on the banks of the Ravi River in Nankana Sahib, and connects the Faisalabad District, Sheikhupura District, and Okara District. The city is situated 27km (17miles) from Jaranwala. A bridge spans the Ravi River there.[3]
Sher Shah Suri laid the foundation of Syedwala while he was in power.[4] Suri was interested in building new cities, roads and buildings according to military requirements. When his Army passed by Syedwala, he recognized the area as a hub point for Punjab. The Ravi River's presence encourage him to build a city there. Syedwala old name is nanak chand Immigrants were drawn to the city due to its safety, cleanliness, and the fact that it was directly governed by Suri. Syedwala became a home for trade and art throughout the region.
In 1661, when Mughal Ruler Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad Aurangzeb was the ruler of the sub-continent, a great flood destroyed the city. A new Syedwala was then constructed 3 miles away. Syedwala quickly excelled again in the fields of art and culture and became a trading hub. In 1804, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh took over Syedwala. Until the rule of the British Empire, Syedwala remained in the hands of Sikhs.[5] [6] [7]
This city was destroyed by flood in three stages. The first flood in 1920 ruined one-third of the city. The second flood demolished half of the city in 1940. The whole city vanished in the flood in 1957-1958. At that time, the population was 3156.[11]
On 9 October 1987, a flood once more threatened to destroy New Syedwala, but the new city was 2km (01miles) away from the river. Although the city remained safe, the flood produced a great panic and disturbance among the peoples of New Syedwala.
Syedwala is 11 Km from Jaranwala-interchange on Exit-4 M-3 motorway (Pakistan).[13]