Mandi Bahauddin is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is also the capital of Mandi Bahauddin District. It is the 41st most populous city in Pakistan, according to the 2017 census. The city is about 220 metres above sea level and is located between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab. The name of the town originates from two sources, Mandi was a prefix because it was a grain market and Bahauddin was a Sufi saint. It is also known as the city of Lions.