Historically, this village and the neighboring ones, including Goleki, Dinga, Chakrian, Ladha, and Ishra, were named after prominent Sikh Sardars.

His followers and descendants were later assigned to various towns and cities, including Moin-ud-D-Pur, Madina Sayyedan, and Saroki in the east, as well as Miana Gondal, Bar Moosa, and Mandi Baha-ud-Din in the west, to spread the message of Islam.

The area also had over seven public water wells, each with its own attached hammam (bathhouse), but many of these historical landmarks have either been destroyed, altered, or repurposed for private use.

In recent years, the town has seen significant growth due to its improving economic conditions, expanding communication networks, and the development of attractive housing schemes.

Old ages mud-crafts industry is still active and creating various household mud utensils in the town which are regularly exported to various parts of the country.

A high profile motorway, water supply, maternity hospital, basic health unit, revamping of roads, streets and ways, provision of gas are valuable services for Illaqa Mangowal.