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Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar) or Ajitgarh, commonly known as Mohali, is a city in Punjab, India, which is a commercial hub lying south-west to the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It is the administrative headquarters of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District. It is also one of the six Municipal Corporations of the State. It was officially named after Sahibzada Ajit Singh, the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh as SAS Nagar ("The City of Sahibzada Ajit Singh"). It is still known and popular as 'Mohali' among local people and other parts of India.

Mohali has emerged as one of the most important cities in Punjab and the rest of northern India; it is developing rapidly as an IT Hub of the state. Special emphasis has been made by the state government to make this city the best place to live in the Punjab. The city also has many international sporting venues consisting of a magnificent cricket stadium, hockey stadium, indoor stadiums, golf course.

Mohali is having the International Airport and projects like World Trade Centre, Aerocity will increase its brand value in the entire nation.

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, along with Chandigarh and Panchkula, forms a part of the Chandigarh Tricity. It was earlier a part of the Rupnagar District, and was carved out as a separate district in 2006.

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