Patiala is a city in southeastern Punjab, in northwestern India, and the fourth largest city in the state, serving as the administrative capital of Patiala district. It grew up around the Qila Mubarak fort built by the chieftain Ala Singh, who founded the royal dynasty of Patiala State in 1763 and after whom the city is named.
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Area (sq km) Area (sq km) Founding Year Elevation (m) Elevation (m) Latitude30.566667 degrees north 1 Latitude30.566667 degrees north 1 Sources
1. Patiala (Wikidata)
P571 (inception)
+1754-00-00T00:00:00Z
P1082 (population)
population 406,192
P625 (coordinate location)
latitude 30.566667, longitude 76.633333
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 350 m
P2046 (area)
area 339.9 sq km
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