[1][2] According to Arrian (Anabasis, 29), Alexander built a city in the place whence he started to cross the river, which he named Bukephala or Bucephala to honour his dead horse Bukephalus or Bucephalus.

[citation needed] A semi hill or mound i.e. the historical sign of the ancient city and a shrine still available in mid of the Mohalla Ameer.

After the decline of the Mughal Empire, the Sikh invaded and occupied Mandi Bahauddin District.

During the period of British rule, Mandi Bahauddin District increased in population and importance.

The four subdivisions (Mohallas) are named after the forefathers of Tarar tribe: Phalia is situated at 32.43 N latitude and 73.58 E longitude.

After the abolition of Nazim system, the Administrator of Phalia is Assistant Commissioner Bilal Feroz Joya in 2016.