Moonak was originally known as Akalgarh. There is an old fort 'Qila Mubarik' said to have been built in the Muslim period. In the fort, there was a well with unhealthy water. Hardened prisoners of Patiala State were sent to this place where they died after a few days. The town is a Tehsil of the Sangrur district.
Gurbachan Singh Talib - author- Conferred with Padma Bhushan in 1985
Brish Bhan - advocate- Last Chief Minister PEPSU in 1955