The government officially changed the name of the city to Sri Muktsar Sahib in 2012 , though the city is still primarily referred to by its unofficial name -- Muktsar .
Chronological evidence indicates that the city was named Muktsar after the battle of Muktsar in 1705 .
The government officially changed the name of the city to Muktsar     in 2012 , though the city is still primarily referred to by its unofficial name -- Muktsar .
Chronological evidence indicates that the city was named Muktsar after the battle of Muktsar in 1705 .