Harda

City in Madhya Pradesh, IndiaHarda HardahCityTop: Makrai Fort Bottom: A College In HardaHardaLocation within Madhya PradeshCoordinates: 22°20′N 77°06′E / 22.33°N 77.1°E / 22.33; 77.1Country IndiaStateMadhya PradeshDistrictHardaGovernment • TypeMayor-Council Government • BodyMayor, Harda Municipal CorporationArea • Total200 km2 (77 sq mi) • Rank11Elevation296 m (971 ft)Population (2021) • Total370,625 • Rank15 • Density1,900/km2 (4,800/sq mi)Language • OfficialHindiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN461331-461228Telephone code+91-07577 / 07572Vehicle registrationMP-47Websiteharda.nic.in Harda is a city and a municipality in Harda district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Harda is the administrative headquarters of Harda district. History Mughal period During the Mughal period, Harda was a mahal in the Handia sarkar. In 1742, Marathas led by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao captured the area and displaced the Muslim governor of the Handia sarkar. Subsequently, Harda replaced Handia as the most important town in the area, as the local Maratha amil (chief) resided at Harda. Harda was a part of the Scindia's territories. In 1801, Yashwantrao Holkar sacked Harda. Late