After the formation of the Sikh Empire in 1801, Malakwal was also part of the area that was invaded and occupied by the Sikhs. During the period of British rule, Malakwal increased in population and importance.
Malakwal lies on the south/east bank of river Jhelum and is sandwiched between River Jhelum and Lower Jhelum Canal. It is a tehsil and sub-divisional headquarter of Mandi Bahauddin District of Punjab. It is located approximately 200 km away from the national capital Islamabad in a southeast direction and 35 km from its district headquarters Mandi Bahauddin. It has a moderate climate. During the peak of a summer day, the temperature rises to 40 °C, and falls to 2 °C in the months of December and January.
Malakwal is situated on Shahpur-Mandi Bahauddin highway.
