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List Of State Protected Monuments In Haryana
This is a list of State Protected Monuments as officially reported by and available through the website of the Archaeological Survey of India in the Indian state Haryana.List of State Protected Monuments as reported by the Archaeological Survey of India . The monument identifier is a combination of the abbreviation of the subdivision of the list (state, ASI circle) and the numbering as published on the website of the ASI. 23 State Protected Monuments have been recognized by the ASI in Haryana. Besides the State Protected Monuments, also the Monuments of National Importance in this state might be releva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State Protected Monument In India
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Nuh District
Nuh district (formerly known as Mewat district) is one of the 22 districts in the Indian state of Haryana. There are four sub-divisions in this district: Nuh, Ferozepur Jhirka, Punahana, and Taoru. It has an area of and had a population of 1.09 million in 2011. It is bounded by Gurugram District to the north, Palwal District of Haryana to the east and Alwar District of Rajasthan to the south and west. Its boundaries also touch Bharatpur District of Rajasthan and Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh near Bichhor Village and Nai Village of Punhana Tehsil. It is predominantly populated by farmers of Meo ethnicity. In 2018, the Government of India's premier policy think tank Niti Aayog named erstwhile Mewat district as the most underdeveloped of India's 739 districts. Despite bordering Gurgaon District, Haryana's rich industrial and financial heartland, this district had the worst health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources, financial inclusion and skill de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnal Mughal Bridge
The Mughal Bridge, at Karnal in Haryana state of India, was built during the reign of Shah Jahan and it is mentioned in Jahangir's memoirs of Tuzk-e-Jahangiri. History The bridge was laid out by Shah Jahan. It is an example of Mughal architecture. The bridge was used to facilitate travelers during the 17th Century and locally called Badshahi Pul. This bridge is also known as 'Old Badshahi Bridge'.This bridge was built around 1540-44 AD.Its situated near National Highway number 1. Architecture Its structurally sound bridge consisting of three arches made up of stone. There are four domed shaped tops strengthened by buttresses and arches on either sides. This bridge is protected by Haryana Government but still in dilapidated condition. See also * Grand Trunk Road * Haryana Tourism * History of Haryana * List of Monuments of National Importance in Haryana * List of State Protected Monuments in Haryana * List of protected areas of Haryana The Haryana state of north Indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaithal District
Kaithal district is one of the 22 districts of Haryana, state in northern India. Kaithal town is the district headquarters. The district occupies an area of 2317 km2. It has a population of 1,074,304 (2011 census). It is part of Karnal division. Kaithal was notified as district by Haryana Govt. on 16 October 1989 and carved out of Kurukshetra and Jind districts, comprising Guhla and Kaithal sub-divisions of Kurukshetra district, Kalayat sub-tahsil and 6 villages of Jind district. This district came into existence on 1 November 1989. Divisions Kaithal district comprises four tehsils: Kaithal, Guhla, Pundri and Kalayat; and the three sub-tehsils of Rajaund, Dhand and Siwan. The four Haryana Vidhan Sabha constituencies located in this district are Guhla, Kalayat, Kaithal and Pundri. All of these are part of Kurukshetra Lok Sabha constituency. Demographics According to the 2011 census Kaithal district has a population of 1,074,304, roughly more than the nation of Cyprus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaithal
Kaithal () is a city and municipal council in the Kaithal district of the Indian state of Haryana. Kaithal was previously a part of Karnal district and later, Kurukshetra district until 1 November 1989, when it became the headquarters of the Kaithal. It shares a border with the Patiala district of state Punjab and the Kurukshetra, Jind and Karnal districts of Haryana. Kaithal district is situated in the North-West of the Haryana state. Its North-West boundaries, which include Guhla-Cheeka are attached to Punjab. History Mythology Historically the city was known as Kapisthal, meaning "Abode of ''Kapi''", another name of Lord Hanuman, and it is said to have been founded by the Pandava Emperor, Yudhishthira of Mahabharata. The later word Kaithal is said to be derived from Kapisthala. It is traditionally connected with Hanuman and has a temple dedicated to Anjani, the mother of Hanuman. It is also said that it is the birthplace of Lord Hanuman and there is a temple constructed at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomb Of Sheikh Tayyab
The Tomb of Sheikh Tayyab holds the remains of Sheikh Tayyab. It was constructed by Shah Sikander. Sheikh Tayyab was a disciple and Khalifa of Baba Shah Jamal. His tomb is in Kaithal city near the railway station. Sheikh Tayyab was known as Lala Maidni Mal and was one of the advisors in the Mughal court. Architecture The tomb employs Pashtun Pashtuns (, , ; ps, پښتانه, ), also known as Pakhtuns or Pathans, are an Iranian ethnic group who are native to the geographic region of Pashtunistan in the present-day countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan. They were historically re ... architecture with a bulbous roof and a lotus flower that rests on the octagonal drum base. The monument plan is square. Tradition Qanugos who lived in Qanugoyan in Kaithal are descendants of Sheikh Tayyab's Hindu wife. Qanugos sent a pitcher of sweet drink to Baba Shah in the Jamal shrine and Tayyab masjid when they married. References External links * Kaithal {{India-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hissar (city)
Hisar is a city, municipal corporation and administrative headquarters of Hisar district of Hisar division in the state of Haryana in northwestern India. It is located 161.2 km (100.16 mi) to the west of New Delhi, India's capital, and has been identified as a counter-magnet city for the National Capital Region to develop as an alternative centre of growth to Delhi. The city was founded in 1354 AD, as ''Hisar-e-Firoza'' by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi from 1351 to 1388. The word Hisar means fort or castle in Persian. The city was ruled by several major powers, including the Tughlaqs in the 14th century, the Mughals in the 16th century, and the British in the 19th century. After India achieved independence, it was unified History Early history Archeological excavations at nearby locations of Rakhigarhi (7000 BCE), Siswal (4000 BCE), and Lohari Ragho suggest the presence of human habitation from pre-Harappan period. Later, Aryan people settled around Drs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jahaj Kothi Museum
The Jahaj Kothi Museum in Hisar, Haryana, India, originally an 18th-century Jain temple which was also the residence of George Thomas ( – 22 August 1802) and James Skinner ( – 1841), is located inside the Firoz Shah Palace Complex which lies in front of Hisar Bus Stand. History ''Jahaj Kothi Museum'' is a later era building located inside Firoz Shah Palace Complex and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is called the , Hindi for the ''ship'' as its shape resembles a ship. It was originally a Jain temple which was later used as residence by the Irish mercenary adventurer George Thomas ( – 22 August 1802). George's father was a poor Catholic tenant farmer near Roscrea who died when George was a child. Originally press-ganged at Youghal, where he worked as a labourer on the docks, Thomas deserted from the British Navy in Madras in 1781. Still illiterate, he led a group of Pindaris north to Delhi by 1787, where he took service under Begum Samru of Sardhan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hansi
Hansi, is a city and municipal council in Hisar district in the Indian state of Haryana. It appears that at one time Hansi was larger, more prosperous and more important than Hisar. The town has several important buildings of archeological importance. In 2016, the Haryana government put forward a proposal to carve the new Hansi district out of the Hisar district. History It is believed that Hansi was founded by King Anangpal Vihangpal Tomar for his guru "''Hansakar''" (957 AD). Later, the son of King Anangpal Tomar, Drupad established a sword manufacturing factory in this fort, hence it is also called " Asigarh". Swords from this fort were exported as far away as to Arab countries. As per ''Talif-e-Tajkara-e-Hansi'' by Qazi Sharif Husain in 1915, around 80 forts across the area were controlled from this centre "Asigarh". A few also say that it was founded by ill daughter ''Hansivati/Ambavati'' of Prithvi Raj Chauhan though there exists no proof of Prithiviraj's daughter by that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asigarh Fort
Asigarh Fort, also called Hansi Fort, is located on the eastern bank of ''Amti lake'' in Hansi town of Haryana, India, about 135 km from Delhi on NH9. Spread over 30 acres, in its prime days this fort used to be in control of 80 forts in the area around it.Planning a vacation? Here's why you should visit Hansi in Haryana or go trekking in Kemmanagundi Economic Times, 3 Nov 2016. The fort is said to be one of the most impregnable forts of and has been declared a centrally protected monument by [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hisar (district)
Hisar district is one of the 22 districts of Haryana, India. Hisar city serves as the district headquarters. Hisar district has four sub-divisions that is, Hisar, Barwala, Hansi and Narnaud, each headed by an SDM. The district is also part of Hisar division. Hisar was founded by Firuz Shah Tughlaq. The largest district in Haryana until its 1966 reorganization, some parts of Hisar were transferred to the newly created Jind district. In 1974, Tehsil Bhiwani and Loharu were transferred to Bhiwani district. Hisar was further bifurcated when Sirsa district was formed. Fatehabad district was later created as well. Hisar is a divisional headquarters of the Hisar division and also the headquarters of Police Range. It is also a battalion headquarters of B.S.F. 3rd Bn. H.A.P. and commando force. In order to accommodate all of these departments, a five-storey District Administrative Complex was built, with the offices transferred in 1980. It adjoins the new Judiciary Complex, which is al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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