Thursday, September 13, 2012
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Historical Places in Hisar
GUJRI MAHAL
The City of Hisar can never forget the Gujar girls (Gujari) who was probably chieflyresponsible for the establishment of the city itself. The mounment of Gujri Mahal may be destroyed with the passege of time, but her name shell ever be remembered by the coming generations of Hisar. Being one of the most important mounments of Hisar, the Gujri Mahal also called the Baradari(a building with baara darwaze).
Situated outside the fort, the Gujri Mahal was built by Sultan Firoz Shah Tuglaq for his beloved Gujri, a native of Hisar, with whom he fell in love during the course of one of his hunting expeditions.
Its construction work was completed in 1356.
The Gujri Mahal stands on a massive rectangular plateform, built of rubble and mortar. It was perhaps originally on the side of a reservior.
The Plateform of the Gujri Mahal has two square projections on the eastern side in the form of two towers, and through the platform runs a water channel with its own storage tank.
There are also nine graves on the platform, seven of which are sarcophagi, two of them with brick shrines. All the graves appear to be of a much later period, probably 17th or 18th century, and do not seem to have any connection with the original function of the structure. The Gujri Mahal seems to have been built as an airy retreat, away from the complex of Firoz Shah Palace, enjoying views over the gardens around, and cooled by the water flowing trough the core of the platform.
TOWN PARK
Is is located on the Delhi Road, adjoining the Hisar Central Jail. The park has Waterfall, which is probably its most attractive point. Formerly, the place was meant for a shooting range. The Park's designers decided not to dismantle the structure. But, with a few changes, they developed it into a beautiful Waterfall. While inaugurating the Park, the chier guest of the function, having seen the Waterfall, rightly remarked, "Golion ki surakhon ki jagah, jiharana bah raha hai."
In the heart of the Park, there is a 'musical fountain'. It activates by sound. Bright coloured lights illuminate the water feature to the accomplishment of soothing music. It is a favourite spot for the visitors, especially children who love to claphere to activate the fountain.
As the park is situated on a focal point of the city, it is quite accessible to the residents in thousands. It is daily visited by several hundred of people, particularly women, children and old men, in the morning and evening alike. On different occasions, the Park also holds public functions like flower-shows, dog-shows, etc. In a nutshell, the Town Park is a boon for the residents of Hisar.
It is true that the Town Park is blessed with numerous facilities, but it does not mean that ist lacks nothing. It is a matter of regret that the Park which visited by thousands of residents, especially on Sundays and Holidays, hasnot even a single urinal, and has no arrangement for drinking water. Secondly, the city has numerous speed-brakers here and there, but not even a single one near the main roads of Town Pard which are heavily used by vehicles, apart from hundreds of pedestrians!
Devi Bhawan Mandir
One of the most important religious places of Hisar is Shri Devi Bhawan Mandir. As Hisar was ruled by the Sikhs between the period of 1768 to 1781, it is thus believed that the present Devi Bhawan Mandir was the Maharaja Amar Singh of the Patiala in or around 1770. It was constructed on the bank of the branch of the West Jamuna Canal. As the days went by, the importance of the Mandir increased considerably.
According to some report, at the time of the formation, the Mandir had four murtis of Kali Mata, Durga Mata, Bhairon Baba and Mahadev's Family. To begin with, the Mandir-complex weas surrounded by a water tank. Subsequently, ten more murtis of different gods and goddesses wear.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
My Home Town..HISAR ( HR )
History of Hisar
The present city of Hisar, one of the important cities of North India, is located at 2905’5”north latitude and 75045’55” east longitudes. It is situated one hundred sixty four kilometers west to Delhi on the National Highway number ten. The City of Hisar was founded by a Muslim ruler, Firozshah Tughlaq in 1354 A.D. ‘Hisar' is an Arabic word which means ‘Fort’. The city, which we know today as ‘Hisar’, was originally called ‘Hisar Firoza (also Hisar-e-Firoza) or in other words the ‘Fort of Firoz’. But as the days rolled by, the very word ‘Firoza’ was dropped from its original name.
It was in these lands that the very first evidence of the presence of man was discovered with the excavation of Agroha, Banawali and Kunal. All of these were the pre-Harappan settlements, bringing for us the very first images of pre-Historic times. The presence of the pillar in Hisar fort belonging to the time of Emperor Ashoka (234 A.D.) originally from Agroha, the discovery of coins of the Kushan Kings tells tales of ancient India.
The construction work of the Hisar city was started in the year 1354 A.D. under the personal supervision of Firozshah himself who stayed here for a sufficient time. The boundary wall of Hisar Firoza was built up of stones brought from the hills of Narsai. The Fort city was also surrounded by big ditch dug round the wall. A large and deep tank was constructed inside the fort, and the water used to replenish the ditch. Inside the fort a fine palace, having a complex of different buildings was built. Well laid out gardens added to the beauty of the palace. The initial stage of the city, it was reported, was completed after the incessant work of two and a half years.
The nobles and Amirs were also directed by the Sultan to get the residences built here. The buildings were constructed with lime and burnt bricks. The fort-city had four gates which were subsequently named as the Delhi Gate and Mori Gate to the east, the Nagori Gate to the south and Talaqi Gate to the west.
While constructing the palace, popularly known as ‘Gujari Mahal’ for his beloved, Firozshah also built a new city around it. The Gujari Mahal still stands in its austere majesty. This palace is a complex of different buildings, including the royal residence of the sultan Firozshah, Shahi Darwaza, Diwan-e-Aam, Baradari with three tehkhanas, a Hamam, a Mosque and a Pillar. The style of architecture of the Gujari Mahal is dignified. The palace has beautifully carved stone pillars.
It is true that most of the materials used for the constructing the Gujari Mahal complex was of Hindu or Jain temples, but there is nothing unusual about it because the conquerors would often do like that. It is thus a routine practice of history.
In 1408 Hisar felt into the hands of the rebels, but was recovered by the royal army under the Emperor Mahmud Tughlaq in person. In 1411 the tract of Hansi came into the hands of Khizar Khan, and he ascended to the throne of Delhi in 1414 as the first Sultan of Sayyad Dynasty. In 1420 the fief of Hisar was conferred on Mahmud Hassan as reward for good services. During the feeble dynasty of the Lodhis (1451-1526) Hisar rather Haryana continued to form a parts of Haryana, was granted as a fief to Muhabbat Khan in the reign of Bahlol Lodi (1451-89)
When Babur invaded India in the 1524-26, Hisar was an important strategic center of Ibrahim Lodi’s empire. Before the battle of Panipat in 1526, on reaching the Ghaggar, Babur learnt that the troops from Hisar, led by Hamid Khan, were advancing towards him. He then dispatched prince Humayun with a sufficient number of army who succeeded in defeating the enemy. Babur handed over the city of Hisar to Humayun as a reward for his success in his first military expedition. Humayun ruled over India twice first from 1530 to 1540 and again from 1555 to 1556. During his first reign a mosque known as Jama Masjid was built here by Amir Muhammad in 1535.
During Akbar’s reign (1556-1605) Hisar became once more a place of considerable importance. It was made the headquarters of the revenue Division known as sirkar. As some of Mughal Princes who were attached with Hisar, subsequently became the Emperors. The city of Hisar then known in the history of India as the Duke of Wellington of Mughal Era.
The last noteworthy actor in the history of the tract of Hisar before the advent of the British power was George Thomas (1756-1802). He was an independent ruler of the tract of Haryana, including Hisar, from 1797m to 1802. The Jahaz Pul and the Jahaz Kothi situated to the east of the city of Hisar, still remind the great Irish adventurer. Thomas used the Jahaz Kothi, which was once a Jain temple and afterwards converted into a mosque, as a residence.
It gained importance in early sixties when Agriculture University was setup as an extension of the Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana. Ever since, the Government ‘s positive policies have played a vital role in the economic development of the city. The industrial policy of the Government has attracted large number of entrepreneurs and has resulted into the industrialization in and around the city.
Location and Situation
Hisar city is one of the important and fast growing urban centers of Haryana. It has grown to a vital position on the urban map of Haryana. It has come up because of location factors. Its location is such that for any development away from the G.T. Road Hisar draws the attention.
The city is catering to the needs of not only the population of the district but also to the population of adjoining areas of Rajasthan and Punjab. People from Punjab and Rajasthan come here for medical treatment, for the purchase of good quality seeds, cows, buffaloes, bullocks and sheep etc. and also to get good education.
Climate
Very hot summers and very cold winters. The maximum day temperature during the summer varies between 40 to 46 degree Celsius. During winter its ranges between 1.5 degree to 4 degree Celsius. The winds are strong and frequent during May to July. Normally the South Westerly current of summer monsoon brings the rains during July to September period. Intermittent dust storms are also common.
Administrative set-up of District Hisar
Hisar continued to be the District Headquarters of the largest District in the state till its reorganization; some parts of it were transferred to Jind in 1966 when Jind was made a new District. Tehsil Bhiwani and Loharu estate were transferred to Bhiwani District when Bhiwani was carved out in 1974. It was further bifurcated when Sirsa become a new district entirely out of Hisar District. Now Fatehabad has been carved out of this district.
At present Hisar district consists of four tehsils and three Sub-tehsils. The tehsils are Hisar, Hansi, Narnaund and Adampur and sub tehsils are Barwala, Uklana and Bass.
Hisar is a divisional headquarter of the Divisional Commissioner and also the headquarter of Police Range. It is also a battalion Headquarters of B.S.F. 3rd Bn. H.A.P. and commando force. In order to bring under the roof of all the departments a five storied building of District Administrative Complex has been completed and offices shifted in 1980. It adjoins the new Judiciary Complex, which is also made functional. This administrative and judiciary complex is largest in Haryana, at a district headquarters may be one of the largest in the country.
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