Jassar

Jassar is a town in the Narowal District of Punjab Province, Pakistan.GeographyThe town is located at 32°6'0N 74°57'0E--> East of Narowal while travelling towards Tehsil Shakargarh with an altitude of.HistoryIn 997 CE, Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, took over the Ghaznavid dynasty empire established by his father, Sultan Sebuktegin, In 1005 he conquered the Shahis in Kabul in 1005, and followed it by the conquests of Punjab region. The Delhi Sultanate and later Mughal Empire ruled the region. The Punjab region became predominantly Muslim due to missionary Sufi saints whose dargahs dot the landscape of Punjab region.After the decline of the Mughal Empire, the Sikh Empire invaded and occupied Narowal District. The Muslims faced restrictions during the Sikh rule. During the period of British rule, Narowal District increased in population and importance.