History of Muzaffargarh

The Town of Muzaffargarh was founded in 1794 by the Governor of Multan Nawab Muzaffar Khan.The Meaning of Muzaffargarh because the old town lies inside the walls of a fort built by Nawab Muzaffar Khan of Multan.Prior to that the place was known by a shop called "Musan Hatti",on the road leading from Multan to Dera Ghazi Khan..In 1859 the headquarters were moved to Muzaffargarh.