Tuesday, 13 September 2011

History and Culture of Haryana , Ancient period , History and name Haryana , Medieval period , British period

Introduction of Haryana State of India
As we Know that Haryana was the cradle of the Indus Valley and Vedic Civilizations. These Civilizations were flourishing on the banks of the now lost Sarasvati River. Numerous decisive battles were fought in Haryana the area, which formed much of the history of India. These include the epic battle of Mahabharata at Kurukshetra which include the recital of the Bhagavad Gita by Krishna, and the three battles of Panipat.  Haryana was administered as part of the Punjab province during of British India , and was carved out on linguistic lines as India's 17th state in 1966.  The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar.
Border State of Haryana
Haryana is progressive state Of India. Haryana is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south. The river Yamuna defines its eastern border with Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Haryana also surrounds Delhi on three sides, forming the northern, western and southern borders of Delhi. Consequently, a large area of Haryana is included in the National Capital Region. The capital of the state is Chandigarh which is administered as a union territory and is also the capital of Punjab. The name Haryana means the Abode of God from Sanskrit Hari  the Hindu God Vishnu) and ayana (home), although it may also refer to the lush green landscape of the state.  Haryana contributed heavily to the Green Revolution that made India self-sufficient in food production in the 1960s.
Present industrial  cities and major commercial hub in Haryana
The city of Gurgaon has rapidly emerged as a major hub for the information technology and automobile industries. Gurgaon is home to Maruti Udyog Limited, India's largest automobile manufacturer, and Hero MotoCorp Limited, the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers. Yamunanagar, Panipat, Panchkula and Faridabad are also industrial hubs, with the Panipat Refinery being the second largest refinery in South Asia. There are also long established steel, plywood, paper and textile industries in the state


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