Hansi
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Hansi is a city and a municipal council
in Hisar district
in the India
n state
of Haryana
. Its 2011 population is estimated to be 1,34,568. It is located at a distance of 16 miles (25.7 km) east of Hisar on National Highway 10. Geographically, it is semi-arid with around 46 cm of annual rainfall. 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. It is also avery influential sub-caste of Arain
.
Barsi Gate(South) and Umra Gate (South west). The peculiarity of this town is that its altitude increases after entry from any of the gates. Deserts guard this city towards its west (cities like Tosham, Devsar, Khanak).
Another prominent feature of this ancient city is its fort. Extended in an area of 30 acres (121,405.8 m²), it is square in shape and has security posts in all the four corners. The fort is said to be that of Great King Prithvi Raj Chauhan. Later, son of King Anangpal, Drupad established 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". During the period of Firoz Shan Tuglaq, an underground tunnel was constructed connecting the present Hansi to Hisar. Gate of fort has horrifying figures of gods, and pictures of gods, goddesses, birds can also be seen on the walls of the fort. The entry gate of the fort was built by George Thomas. This fort was declared a Protected Monument of National Importance in 1937 by the Archeological Survey, the present ASI, and is still in good condition, a must visit site for all archeologists.
Right in front of the Fort, ancient statues of "Jain Gods" like Mahavira and Gautama Buddha are placed. These statues are worth $1 million as calculated by the Archeologists.
The Sikhs Captured Hansi Area in 1778, and Establshed a Sikh State for some time in this Area until Hansi Fell to the Maratha Empire.
Industrially also, Hansi is very advanced. For example, industries like Alfon, LCI are doing great progress in their respective fields.
A large hoard of Jaina bronzes was accidentally discovered at Hansi in February 1982. These include idols that may belong to the Gupta period, while most belonged to 7–8th century. They were apparently buried underground before the impending attack by Masud in 1037 CE. Masud put to sword men of Hansi and took women into slavery who were later sold at Gazni.
In 1192, after the defeat of Prithvi Raj Chauhan by Mohammed Gauri, Hindu rule ended here. This was the time when non-Muslims were not permitted to settle here. Slowly, Hansi lost its importance and is remembered only as a Fort. Delhi started becoming the center of attention. Dr. Bhup Singh, historian, has written "Hansi ka Etias" History of Hansi, a book published by Rotary International. He has also written 2 other books and has been linked to a number of local social originations.
Shahjahan also came to Hansi, met the famous Hindu saint Jagganath Puri samadha hansi and after his approval Hindus were allowed to settle in Hansi. In addition to the Hindus, Hansi had Muslims and a few Jains (that inhabited Hansi during this Mughal rule).
Guru Gobind Singh
came to Hansi in 1705 and inspired Hindus to revolt. In 1707, Veer Lakshman Singh (Banda Bahadur) attacked Hansi and punished Muslims. Hansi was under Maratha
rule in 1736 and after 3rd battle of Panipat in 1761 was lost to Ahmed Shah Abdali. Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia in 1780s also Took this area under his Control fro some years and then Left it.
Raham Ali ibn Mohammad Hussain ibn Maulana Abul Khair of Palwal
was martyred along with Aulia Khan Balooch at Pargana Hansi. Raham Ali was brother-in-law of Qazi Syed Mohammad Rafi
.
George Thomas (soldier)
, an Irish adventurer who rose from an ordinary sailor to become an independent king, formed Hansi as his capital. Hansi came under British East India Company rule in 1802. From 1819–1832, Hansi was District HQ which was later shifted to Hisar in 1832.
Hansi is known for its famous sweet "Pera" which is made from milk and is sent to many other towns and cities for retail selling.
In 1947 when British India was divided into Pakistan and India, a large number of Muslims from hansi including Syeds and Ranghars migrated to Pakistan from Hansi city and their villages (some of them are Balyalli, Khanig). Pakistani cricket player Inzamamul-Haq's parents migrated to Pakistan after partition.
Hansi was also the headquarters of Colonel James Skinner CB (1778 – 4 December 1841) the Anglo-Indian military adventurer in India, who became known as Sikandar Sahib.
The city has two colleges:
The coaching industry is also Booming on back of Better Disposable incomes and better job prospects in Engg. sector.
Also not many passenger train pass.
Municipal council
A municipal council is the local government of a municipality. Specifically the term can refer to the institutions of various countries that can be translated by this term...
in Hisar district
Hisar District
Hisar district is one of the 21 districts of Haryana state, India. Hisar city serves as the district headquarters. The district is also part of Hisar division, which is headed by a commissioner who belongs to the Indian Administrative Service....
in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Haryana
Haryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
. Its 2011 population is estimated to be 1,34,568. It is located at a distance of 16 miles (25.7 km) east of Hisar on National Highway 10. Geographically, it is semi-arid with around 46 cm of annual rainfall. 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. It is also avery influential sub-caste of Arain
Arain
The Arain , are a Muslim agricultural caste settled mainly in the Punjab, with significant numbers also in Sindh. They are chiefly associated with farming, traditionally being landlords or zamindars.- Origin :...
.
The City
The city of Hansi has five gates of entry – Delhi Gate (East), Hisar Gate (West), Gosain Gate (North-west),Barsi Gate(South) and Umra Gate (South west). The peculiarity of this town is that its altitude increases after entry from any of the gates. Deserts guard this city towards its west (cities like Tosham, Devsar, Khanak).
Another prominent feature of this ancient city is its fort. Extended in an area of 30 acres (121,405.8 m²), it is square in shape and has security posts in all the four corners. The fort is said to be that of Great King Prithvi Raj Chauhan. Later, son of King Anangpal, Drupad established 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". During the period of Firoz Shan Tuglaq, an underground tunnel was constructed connecting the present Hansi to Hisar. Gate of fort has horrifying figures of gods, and pictures of gods, goddesses, birds can also be seen on the walls of the fort. The entry gate of the fort was built by George Thomas. This fort was declared a Protected Monument of National Importance in 1937 by the Archeological Survey, the present ASI, and is still in good condition, a must visit site for all archeologists.
Right in front of the Fort, ancient statues of "Jain Gods" like Mahavira and Gautama Buddha are placed. These statues are worth $1 million as calculated by the Archeologists.
The Sikhs Captured Hansi Area in 1778, and Establshed a Sikh State for some time in this Area until Hansi Fell to the Maratha Empire.
Industrially also, Hansi is very advanced. For example, industries like Alfon, LCI are doing great progress in their respective fields.
History
As far as the history of this town is concerned , it find its mention in Panini's Mahabharat as ASI/ASIKA as it was area of Asiagh Jats. Though the origin of this city is wrapped in controversies, some prominent names and documentary proof like "Majkura Hansi" describe it as being founded by ill daughter Hansivati/Ambavati of Prithvi Raj Chauhan. Others say it as being found by King Anangpal Tomar for his guru "Hansakar" (957AD).A large hoard of Jaina bronzes was accidentally discovered at Hansi in February 1982. These include idols that may belong to the Gupta period, while most belonged to 7–8th century. They were apparently buried underground before the impending attack by Masud in 1037 CE. Masud put to sword men of Hansi and took women into slavery who were later sold at Gazni.
In 1192, after the defeat of Prithvi Raj Chauhan by Mohammed Gauri, Hindu rule ended here. This was the time when non-Muslims were not permitted to settle here. Slowly, Hansi lost its importance and is remembered only as a Fort. Delhi started becoming the center of attention. Dr. Bhup Singh, historian, has written "Hansi ka Etias" History of Hansi, a book published by Rotary International. He has also written 2 other books and has been linked to a number of local social originations.
Shahjahan also came to Hansi, met the famous Hindu saint Jagganath Puri samadha hansi and after his approval Hindus were allowed to settle in Hansi. In addition to the Hindus, Hansi had Muslims and a few Jains (that inhabited Hansi during this Mughal rule).
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh is the tenth and last Sikh guru in a sacred lineage of ten Sikh gurus. Born in Patna, Bihar in India, he was also a warrior, poet and philosopher. He succeeded his father Guru Tegh Bahadur as the leader of Sikhs at a young age of nine...
came to Hansi in 1705 and inspired Hindus to revolt. In 1707, Veer Lakshman Singh (Banda Bahadur) attacked Hansi and punished Muslims. Hansi was under Maratha
Maratha Empire
The Maratha Empire or the Maratha Confederacy was an Indian imperial power that existed from 1674 to 1818. At its peak, the empire covered much of South Asia, encompassing a territory of over 2.8 million km²....
rule in 1736 and after 3rd battle of Panipat in 1761 was lost to Ahmed Shah Abdali. Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia in 1780s also Took this area under his Control fro some years and then Left it.
Raham Ali ibn Mohammad Hussain ibn Maulana Abul Khair of Palwal
Palwal
Palwal is a city and a municipal council. It is the headquarters of Palwal district, the 21st district of Haryana state in northern IndiaIt is situated at a distance of 60 km from Delhi on the Delhi-Mathura highway. The latitude of the town is 28° 40' N and longitude is 76° 59' E...
was martyred along with Aulia Khan Balooch at Pargana Hansi. Raham Ali was brother-in-law of Qazi Syed Mohammad Rafi
Qazi Syed Mohammad Rafi
Qazi Syed Mohammad Rafi was a famous, religious scholar from Mewat during British India. He had influence in every sphere of life in the nearby areas of Mewat...
.
George Thomas (soldier)
George Thomas (soldier)
George Thomas was an Irish mercenary who was active in 18th century India. In the 1790s he was the most successful general in India.-Biography:...
, an Irish adventurer who rose from an ordinary sailor to become an independent king, formed Hansi as his capital. Hansi came under British East India Company rule in 1802. From 1819–1832, Hansi was District HQ which was later shifted to Hisar in 1832.
Hansi is known for its famous sweet "Pera" which is made from milk and is sent to many other towns and cities for retail selling.
In 1947 when British India was divided into Pakistan and India, a large number of Muslims from hansi including Syeds and Ranghars migrated to Pakistan from Hansi city and their villages (some of them are Balyalli, Khanig). Pakistani cricket player Inzamamul-Haq's parents migrated to Pakistan after partition.
Hansi was also the headquarters of Colonel James Skinner CB (1778 – 4 December 1841) the Anglo-Indian military adventurer in India, who became known as Sikandar Sahib.
Geography
Hansi is located at 29.1°N 75.97°E. It has an average elevation of 207 metres (679 ft).Demographics
India census, Hansi had a population of 75,730. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Hansi has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 61%. In Hansi, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.Economy
The Economy is based on Agriculutral and Allied Activities,Service Sector.The city has various cotton yarn mills and animal feed mills.Education
The city has various schools:- D.V.N Public School
- Mamta Public School
- P.C.S.D. High School
- S.D Modern Public School
- Kali Devi Vidhya Mandir school
- D.P.S Hisar
- Subhash tayal public school
- Baba banda bahadur public school
- Shree Krishana Parnami Public School
- L.D.S.D. Public School Hansi
The city has two colleges:
- S.D. Girls college
- Nehru College
The coaching industry is also Booming on back of Better Disposable incomes and better job prospects in Engg. sector.
Road
Hansi is situated on NH-10.which is proposed to be 4 lane from currently being 2 lane.City also has well build Bus stand with bus routes to nearly all major cities of Northern india.Nearby villages are also extensively connected through road.Railways
Not well popular mode of transport in hansi as railway station is located in remote location.Also not many passenger train pass.