3 Questions
Haryana was ruled by which of the following empires during the Mughal period?
Mughal Empire
Which river was the Indus Valley civilization evolved on the banks of in Haryana?
Sarasvati River
Which battle was fought in Haryana between the Afghan Emperor Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Maratha Empire under Sadashivrao Bhau of Pune?
Battle of Panipat
Study Notes
- Haryana is a state in India with sites from the Indus Valley Civilization.
- It has been ruled by various non-native polities including the Maurya Empire, Mughal Empire, and British Raj.
- The Jats significantly ruled the Haryana region during the Mughal period.
- Many historically significant battles have been fought in Haryana such as the Battle of Tarain and Battle of Panipat.
- Haryana was administered as a part of the Punjab province during the British Colonial period.
- Human presence in Haryana dates back to 100,000 years ago.
- The Indus Valley civilization evolved on the banks of Rigvedic rivers Indus and Sarasvati rivers.
- During the Vedic era, there were janapada in Haryana from 1500 BCE 6th century BCE, which evolved into mahajanapadas.
- After ousting the Huns, king Harshavardhana established his capital at Thanesar near Kurukshetra in the 7th century CE.
- The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761 between the Afghan Emperor Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Maratha Empire under Sadashivrao Bhau of Pune.
- Haryana was carved out of East Punjab on linguistic grounds in 1966.
- The Hindi language movement in Punjab in 1957 paved the way for the demand for the formation of Haryana as a separate state for Hindi-speaking people.
- Haryana experienced riots and migration during the partition of India in 1947.
- Haryana has a network of canals and shares water from Yamuna and Sutlej rivers.
- The state is building dams to utilize its full share of Indus Waters Treaty.
- Haryana has a rich agricultural sector, including farming and irrigation.
- The state has a diverse culture, including clothing, jewelry, music, and movies.
- Nangal Sirohi in Mahendragarh district is popular for its havelis of Shekhavati architecture.
- Haryana has a history of aviation, with the establishment of Ambala Air Force Station in 1919.
- The state has rejuvenated canals that had not seen water for up to 39 years.
- Haryana has five existing government airports, including Ambala, Hisar, Karnal, Bhiwani, and Narnaul.
- Ambala airport is home to the SEPECAT Jaguar of No. 5 Squadron IAF and No. 14 Squadron IAF, and aging MiG-21bis of No. 21 Squadron IAF.
- In 1947-48, a Flying Instruction School (FIS) was formed in Ambala.
- In 1965, Hisar airfield was built for the Hisar Aviation Club, which is now managed by Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation (HICA).
- In 2002, Delhi Flying Club (DFC) shifted all its flying activities and aircraft to Hisar from Safdarjung Airport in Delhi.
- Rajiv Gandhi National Centre for Aero Sports was inaugurated at Narnaul Airport in 2010, which is the first-ever modern state-of-the-art aero sports centre in India.
- A third domestic airport will be established under UDAN III scheme 40 km from Ambala city at Barnala village next to the Ambala Air Force Station.
- As of January 2019, all five existing government airports in Haryana will be developed to have a runway of at least 5000 feet for midsize aircraft and business jets.
- There are 139 Vir Chakra awarded to soldiers from Haryana out of 1,322 in India.
- Haryana has significant sites for Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism.
How well do you know the history, culture, and aviation of Haryana? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the Indus Valley Civilization, battles fought in Haryana, and the state's diverse culture. Learn about the rich agricultural sector, the network of canals, and the state's significant sites for Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Dive into the history of aviation in Haryana, from the establishment of Ambala Air Force Station to the inauguration of the Raj
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