…large 18th-century mosque built by Ḥāfiz Raḥmāt Khan, the city’s founder. Rice, wheat, gram (chickpeas), barley, and sugarcane are grown in the surrounding region. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (established 2008), just east of the city and adjacent to the Sarda River, is a popular tourist destination. Pop. (2001) 124,245; (2011) 127,988.
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