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The present state of Haryana is identical with the ancient Brahamvarta,
the regions where the great Vedic civilization found fruition. The state
is full of ancient sites. In every district of the state there are a number
of places associated with important historical events.
Rohtak
Rohtak is identified with 'Rohitaka' mentioned in the
Epic Mahabharatha. It may have been the capital of Bahudhanyaks (land
of plenty) under the Yaudheyas. Yaudheya territory extended over tracts
in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Rohtak is strategically situated
on the route from the north - west through Delhi gateway to the broad
fertile Gangetic plains. The archaeologists found traces of the Indus
valley civilization here. Rohtak is now one of the largest towns in Haryana
and is inhabited by lot of refugees who came after the partition in 1947.
Bahadurgarh (Jhajjar)
Bahadurgarh was founded by Rathi Jats and formerly known
as Sharafabad. It is situated twenty-nine Kilometres from Delhi and had
developed into an important industrial centre.
Asthal Bohar
This place is famous for its math (monastery). The monks
or jogis of this math claim to be the spiritual descendants of Buddha's
earliest Bhikshus. They represent the Nath cult which originated as one
of the Mahayana forms of Buddhism. Ancient finds of large and sculptured
bricks, stone images and idols have been found here. The math runs
a number of educational and charitable institutions.
Gohana
Gohana in olden times was called Gavambhavana and
was a place of pilgrimage. The place is said to be site of a fort
built by Prithviraj Chauhan. This fort was destroyed by Ghori when he
defeated Prithviraj in 1192A.D. Gohana was till recently a tehsil of Rohtak.
Now it has been made a part of the new district of Sonepat.
Jahazgarh
It is a small town, situated about 15 km from Jhajjar.
An Irish adventurer, George Thomas founded it and built a fort here called
Georgegarh which was later changed to Jahazgarh. An annual cattle fair
is held here and it attract buyers and sellers from Haryana and out side.
Jhajjar
The town is said to have been founded by one Chhaju and
Chhajunagar was changed to Jhajjar. It is also derived from Jharnaghar,
a natural fountain. A third derivation is from Jhajjar a water vessel,
because the surface drainage of the country for miles around runs into
the town as into a sink. Jhajjar is now an important tehsil of Rohtak
district.
Sonepat
In the Mahabharatha, Sonepat is referred as one of the
five pats or prasthas which were demanded by Yudhishtar from Duryodhana. Archeologists
have found evidence to indicate it to be a town of great antiquity. There
are also a number of legends connected with this place.
For many years, Sonepat was a flourishing sub division
of Rohtak. Now it is a separate district. It is one of the largest
industrial towns in Haryana.
Gurgaon
It is said that Guru Dronacharya of the Pandavas and
the Kauravas gave spiritual instructions at this place. The name of this
place is Guru Gaon or village of the spiritual teacher. The village of
Gurgaon Masani situated about one and half kilometers away Gurgaon is
the site of the famous temple Sitla, the goddess of small-pox. It
is held in great esteem throughout this part of the country. It is visited
by a large number of pilgrims. Gurgaon has developed into a large and
flourishing town because of its vicinity to Delhi.
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