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Among the numerous ancient cultural centers in Hoshiarpur was town Jaijon.

Said to be Founded by Jaijjat rishi around 11th century at the Shivalik foothills, Jaijon was a flourishing trade centre.

It was also known as a centre for oriental studies.

Noted scholars and exponents of Sanskrit, Astrology, Ayurveda and music visited this place for meeting.

Music composers Pandit Husan Lal and Bhagat Ram and noted Pakistani poet Tufail Hoshiarpuri belonged to the same place.