[2] Prior to the establishment of Pakistan in 1947, the bazaar had only twenty-two shops.
The total number of these stores has now surpassed 1200.
Every day, at least 8,000 people visit and shop in Moti Bazaar.
[3][4][5] There is a mansion in the heart of the marketplace that serves as a school today.
This residence was erected in 1883 and given the name Kanya Ashra in honour of Moti Lal's wife.