Importance of Historical Places of Haryana
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Here is given some information about historical places of Haryana. It is important study material for aspirants of the competitive exams. and for the general readers. It has been taken from the many sources and available here free of cost.
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Ambala
Existence of mango groves in the city attests its name as Ambala. Stone-Age tools of Palaeolithic age, Pottery belonging to the late Harappan culture, Northern Black Polished ware and Ashokan Stupas were discovered from Ambala district. Hindu temples and memorials at several places in the district at Buria, Jagadhari and Ambala contained wallpaintings depicting various religious themes.
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Bhiwani
Archaeological discoveries at Mitathal shows that it was part of the Harappan Civilization. Some sculptures and a number of wall paintings are also found in the area.
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Faridabad
A sandstone image of 2nd Century AD had been recovered from Sanghel in Faridabad district. This image is named as 'Ekanamsa' depicting Lord Krishna.
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Fatehabad
Ashoka got two pillars installed in Topra that had inscriptions. It is recorded that the pillars were observed by Ferozshah Tughlaq who got them removed to be carried away to Delhi and Hisar. One of the pillars was bifurcated and parts were installed at both Hisar and fort at Fatehabad.
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Gohana
It was earlier called Gavambhavana. A mud-brick fort was built here by Prithviraj Chauhan that he named as Daryapur, after one of his chiefs. Ghori destroyed this fort after he defeated Prithiviraj in 1192 AD in the battlefield at Taraori. An old Jaina temple situated in the main bazaar. It is a noteworthy place that also has a number of wall-paintings depicting the life of Jaina Munis.
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Gurgaon
It was a village that is believed to be the one that Yudhisthir, the eldest of the Pandavas, bequeathed to Dronacharya his Guru. It is also believed that Dronacharya delivered spiritual as well as military instructions here to Kauravas and Pandavas.
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Hisar
Banawali, Rakhigarhi and Siswal belonging to Hisar occupy an important place in the history of Haryana. They were considered as a hub of Harappans. Pillars, inscriptions and forts have all been traced from Hisar district. The place selected was 'Shikargah' and settled on the site of two villages located on the old track route from Delhi to central Asia via Multan. The ruins of the old fort and several other monuments such as Jama Masjid, including the Buddhist Pillar from Topra, can be seen in Hisar-e-Firoza. During a couple of excavations in Hansi, ancient sculptures were unearthed from the mound. On one these sculptures a beautifully carved image of Surya was a chance find and can now be seen installed in a temple house adjacent to Barsi Gate in the main bazaar street. The image has been carved out of black granite stone and polished. Mohammad Gauri had special attraction towards this place.Siswal is in Hisar district.
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Jhajjar
This place of royal elegance has a historical reference of mosques in Mughal era and a very famous 'gurukul' known for spreading Vedic knowledge. A museum of Jhajjar containing some rare artefacts, inscriptions, coins and other items is also of historical importance. Bahadurgarh in Jhajjar district was formerly known as Sharafabad. Bahadur Khan and Tej Khan, Baluchis of Farrukhanagar had built here a small fortress, the structure of which resembles a huge gate.
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Jind
Jind has a famous temple which is known as Bhuteshwar temple which is situated in the middle of a lake and looks like a lotus in a pond. This religious town is a historical place with a rich history and tradition. The historical temples in Kalayat are fine examples in 'vastu kala'. One rare thing about these temples is that the walls were made only of bricks without the usage of cement.
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Kaithal
The place has a mention in Vayu Purana and is said to be the birth place of Sri Hanuman, the Monkey-God and a dedicated disciple of Lord Rama of Ayodhaya. This place is also known for old historic buildings of the Sikh importance. The presence of Razia Sultana can also be felt here.
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Karnal
This city belongs to patron Karna as well as the proud kshatriyacommunity. Till date, the place is enlightened with the source of power and Devotion.
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Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra is one of the most sacred places of India. Description about its importance and mention of all the 360 'tirathas' located within the holy land were enumerated in Kurukshetra Mahatamya. On the road to Pehwa is located Narkatari, the exact location where Bhishma Pitamaha was laid on the bed of arrows. Not far from this place is Jyotisar at which site Lord Krishna delivered the sermon of the Gita to Arjuna. Brahmasarovar, the vast water body and the small ancient tank called Sannihit sarovar add to the spiritual significnace of the place. This place was a centre for Aryans and had been visited by a number of known people in the history, like Ved-Vays, Vashisht and Saint Vishwamitra, to name a few.King Kuru established this place after cutting forests and started farming here. The biggest historical event here was the historic war between the Kauravs and Pandavs, for which this place is known as the land of Mahabharata. This place was also termed as 'Dharamkshetra' because of the plenty of religions prevailing here.53 Braham Sarovar is another famous place in Kurukshetra which has a temple built in the centre of a lake. During the Solar eclipse, millions of devotees visit this place for a holy bath. An example of excellence of architecture can be seen in a Mosque and tomb of Sheikh Chehli, both located adjacent to each other on the eastern corner of Harsh ka Tila at Thanesar. Sri Krishna Museum and several beautiful ancient temples in the town and nearby villages contain fine images of Lord Krishna.
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Pehowa
Pehowa Situated 25 kilometres west of Thanesar, is known to be a centre of pilgrimage for ages. An inscription found in this township in the 9th Century tells that at that time, this town was famous for trade of horses. This is a place where 'Pind daan' is done in the belief that the doing so makes it possible for the dead to go to heaven.
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Mahendragarh
The historically important Narnaul town forms a prominent part of Mahendaergarh district. In the Mugal times, this city was part of the Jaipur State. There are many places of historical significance, namely, Chaata Birbal, Shoba Sagar Talab, Gumbad Chanderpuri and Jal Mahal etc. In the 18th Century, this city was taken over by Thakur of Jaipur. Thereafter, the British captured it and handed it over to the Nawab of Jhhajar. In 1857, it was made part of the Patiala State. There is a Dhosi hill near Narnaul where Saint Chywan had meditated and a fair is held on the 'Somwati Amavsaya'.There is also a Chanderkoop pond which has Steps and a large number of people go there to take a
bath.
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Panchkula
The Pinjore Gardens in this district lie near Kalka. It is a beautiful garden of the terraced style of the Mughals. It attracts a number of tourists. Broken pieces of ancient stone sculptures and architectural fragments are lying scattered all over the place. Many pieces can also be seen studded in the walls.
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Panipat
Panipat is known from the times of Mahabharata. It is one of the five ‘Pats’ that Pandavas had demanded from the Kauravas. It was this place where three battles were fought. There is a mosque and tomb of Shah Qalandar in the city near the old-fort mound. In addition, Kabuli Bagh was also established here by Babar as memorial to the victory over the throne of Hindustan. A mosque and other structures still exist on its premises.
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Rewari
This town was established by King Karmpal. There was a large fort at Golkulgarh, 2 km from Rewari. In 1857,Rao Tula Ram stood against the British from here. This city has two famous Sarabagi temples and a Mosque known as Mosque Barah Hazari. This was built by Rao Teja Singh.
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Rohtak
There is an ancient site known as Khokrakot located on the northern fringe of the town. It is the place from where many coins and other historically important artefacts of Yaudheyas were found. Gaukarna tank, considered as a 'tiratha' and an ancient 'Lingam' of Lord Mahadeva, besides a fine image of Varah, made of buff sand stone, is installed in a temple here. The archaeological remains unearthed from Khokrakot indicate that Indus Valley Civilization flourished here a long time ago. There are many fine havelis, Temples and Churches in the town. Rohtak was also known for its well-carved doors and chaukhats. In this district, the custom of the carpenter’s trade was to employ boys from a very early age. Asthal Bohar is situated near Rohtak town. The importance of this place is a Mutth of Nath Sampradaye that originated as one of the Mahayana forms of Buddhism. Guru Gorakh Nath is believed to be its founder. Images of stone, some of them of Jain deities and wall-paintings in the memorial chhatris are worth seeing.
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Sirsa
This place, established on the banks of River Saraswati was abode of Buddhist and Jaina monks. Dera of Sarsai Nath, memorial of Yogiraj, temples, Gurudwaras and Sufis’ graves exist in this town.
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Sonepat
In the Mahabharata, Sonepat is mentioned as one of five ‘Pats’ or ‘Prasthas’ that were demanded by Yudhisthir from Duryodhana. Yaudheya coins and sculptures have been found from this place. The town also has the tomb of Khwaza Khir and Dargah of Mamu-Bhanja. A fine Jaina and a Vaishnava Temples are also located in the old town.
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Existence of mango groves in the city attests its name as Ambala. Stone-Age tools of Palaeolithic age, Pottery belonging to the late Harappan culture, Northern Black Polished ware and Ashokan Stupas were discovered from Ambala district. Hindu temples and memorials at several places in the district at Buria, Jagadhari and Ambala contained wallpaintings depicting various religious themes.
Archaeological discoveries at Mitathal shows that it was part of the Harappan Civilization. Some sculptures and a number of wall paintings are also found in the area.
A sandstone image of 2nd Century AD had been recovered from Sanghel in Faridabad district. This image is named as 'Ekanamsa' depicting Lord Krishna.
Ashoka got two pillars installed in Topra that had inscriptions. It is recorded that the pillars were observed by Ferozshah Tughlaq who got them removed to be carried away to Delhi and Hisar. One of the pillars was bifurcated and parts were installed at both Hisar and fort at Fatehabad.
It was earlier called Gavambhavana. A mud-brick fort was built here by Prithviraj Chauhan that he named as Daryapur, after one of his chiefs. Ghori destroyed this fort after he defeated Prithiviraj in 1192 AD in the battlefield at Taraori. An old Jaina temple situated in the main bazaar. It is a noteworthy place that also has a number of wall-paintings depicting the life of Jaina Munis.
It was a village that is believed to be the one that Yudhisthir, the eldest of the Pandavas, bequeathed to Dronacharya his Guru. It is also believed that Dronacharya delivered spiritual as well as military instructions here to Kauravas and Pandavas.
Banawali, Rakhigarhi and Siswal belonging to Hisar occupy an important place in the history of Haryana. They were considered as a hub of Harappans. Pillars, inscriptions and forts have all been traced from Hisar district. The place selected was 'Shikargah' and settled on the site of two villages located on the old track route from Delhi to central Asia via Multan. The ruins of the old fort and several other monuments such as Jama Masjid, including the Buddhist Pillar from Topra, can be seen in Hisar-e-Firoza. During a couple of excavations in Hansi, ancient sculptures were unearthed from the mound. On one these sculptures a beautifully carved image of Surya was a chance find and can now be seen installed in a temple house adjacent to Barsi Gate in the main bazaar street. The image has been carved out of black granite stone and polished. Mohammad Gauri had special attraction towards this place.Siswal is in Hisar district.
This place of royal elegance has a historical reference of mosques in Mughal era and a very famous 'gurukul' known for spreading Vedic knowledge. A museum of Jhajjar containing some rare artefacts, inscriptions, coins and other items is also of historical importance. Bahadurgarh in Jhajjar district was formerly known as Sharafabad. Bahadur Khan and Tej Khan, Baluchis of Farrukhanagar had built here a small fortress, the structure of which resembles a huge gate.
Jind has a famous temple which is known as Bhuteshwar temple which is situated in the middle of a lake and looks like a lotus in a pond. This religious town is a historical place with a rich history and tradition. The historical temples in Kalayat are fine examples in 'vastu kala'. One rare thing about these temples is that the walls were made only of bricks without the usage of cement.
The place has a mention in Vayu Purana and is said to be the birth place of Sri Hanuman, the Monkey-God and a dedicated disciple of Lord Rama of Ayodhaya. This place is also known for old historic buildings of the Sikh importance. The presence of Razia Sultana can also be felt here.
This city belongs to patron Karna as well as the proud kshatriyacommunity. Till date, the place is enlightened with the source of power and Devotion.
Kurukshetra is one of the most sacred places of India. Description about its importance and mention of all the 360 'tirathas' located within the holy land were enumerated in Kurukshetra Mahatamya. On the road to Pehwa is located Narkatari, the exact location where Bhishma Pitamaha was laid on the bed of arrows. Not far from this place is Jyotisar at which site Lord Krishna delivered the sermon of the Gita to Arjuna. Brahmasarovar, the vast water body and the small ancient tank called Sannihit sarovar add to the spiritual significnace of the place. This place was a centre for Aryans and had been visited by a number of known people in the history, like Ved-Vays, Vashisht and Saint Vishwamitra, to name a few.King Kuru established this place after cutting forests and started farming here. The biggest historical event here was the historic war between the Kauravs and Pandavs, for which this place is known as the land of Mahabharata. This place was also termed as 'Dharamkshetra' because of the plenty of religions prevailing here.53 Braham Sarovar is another famous place in Kurukshetra which has a temple built in the centre of a lake. During the Solar eclipse, millions of devotees visit this place for a holy bath. An example of excellence of architecture can be seen in a Mosque and tomb of Sheikh Chehli, both located adjacent to each other on the eastern corner of Harsh ka Tila at Thanesar. Sri Krishna Museum and several beautiful ancient temples in the town and nearby villages contain fine images of Lord Krishna.
Pehowa Situated 25 kilometres west of Thanesar, is known to be a centre of pilgrimage for ages. An inscription found in this township in the 9th Century tells that at that time, this town was famous for trade of horses. This is a place where 'Pind daan' is done in the belief that the doing so makes it possible for the dead to go to heaven.
The historically important Narnaul town forms a prominent part of Mahendaergarh district. In the Mugal times, this city was part of the Jaipur State. There are many places of historical significance, namely, Chaata Birbal, Shoba Sagar Talab, Gumbad Chanderpuri and Jal Mahal etc. In the 18th Century, this city was taken over by Thakur of Jaipur. Thereafter, the British captured it and handed it over to the Nawab of Jhhajar. In 1857, it was made part of the Patiala State. There is a Dhosi hill near Narnaul where Saint Chywan had meditated and a fair is held on the 'Somwati Amavsaya'.There is also a Chanderkoop pond which has Steps and a large number of people go there to take a
bath.
The Pinjore Gardens in this district lie near Kalka. It is a beautiful garden of the terraced style of the Mughals. It attracts a number of tourists. Broken pieces of ancient stone sculptures and architectural fragments are lying scattered all over the place. Many pieces can also be seen studded in the walls.
Panipat is known from the times of Mahabharata. It is one of the five ‘Pats’ that Pandavas had demanded from the Kauravas. It was this place where three battles were fought. There is a mosque and tomb of Shah Qalandar in the city near the old-fort mound. In addition, Kabuli Bagh was also established here by Babar as memorial to the victory over the throne of Hindustan. A mosque and other structures still exist on its premises.
This town was established by King Karmpal. There was a large fort at Golkulgarh, 2 km from Rewari. In 1857,Rao Tula Ram stood against the British from here. This city has two famous Sarabagi temples and a Mosque known as Mosque Barah Hazari. This was built by Rao Teja Singh.
There is an ancient site known as Khokrakot located on the northern fringe of the town. It is the place from where many coins and other historically important artefacts of Yaudheyas were found. Gaukarna tank, considered as a 'tiratha' and an ancient 'Lingam' of Lord Mahadeva, besides a fine image of Varah, made of buff sand stone, is installed in a temple here. The archaeological remains unearthed from Khokrakot indicate that Indus Valley Civilization flourished here a long time ago. There are many fine havelis, Temples and Churches in the town. Rohtak was also known for its well-carved doors and chaukhats. In this district, the custom of the carpenter’s trade was to employ boys from a very early age. Asthal Bohar is situated near Rohtak town. The importance of this place is a Mutth of Nath Sampradaye that originated as one of the Mahayana forms of Buddhism. Guru Gorakh Nath is believed to be its founder. Images of stone, some of them of Jain deities and wall-paintings in the memorial chhatris are worth seeing.
This place, established on the banks of River Saraswati was abode of Buddhist and Jaina monks. Dera of Sarsai Nath, memorial of Yogiraj, temples, Gurudwaras and Sufis’ graves exist in this town.
In the Mahabharata, Sonepat is mentioned as one of five ‘Pats’ or ‘Prasthas’ that were demanded by Yudhisthir from Duryodhana. Yaudheya coins and sculptures have been found from this place. The town also has the tomb of Khwaza Khir and Dargah of Mamu-Bhanja. A fine Jaina and a Vaishnava Temples are also located in the old town.
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