Sagala, also known as Śākala or Sangala, was an ancient city located in what is now the northern Punjab province of Pakistan. It is generally identified as the predecessor of the modern city of Sialkot and served as the capital of the Madra kingdom.
The city was razed in 326 BC during the Indian campaign led by Alexander the Great. In the 2nd century BC, Sagala became the capital of the Indo-Greek kingdom under the rule of Menander I. During this period, it prospered as a major trading center and became a significant hub for Buddhism after Menander embraced the faith following debates with a Buddhist monk.