The state of Haryana, located in the northern part of India is composed of 12 districts. The Karnal District is one of such 21 districts. The administrative headquarters of the district is located in the town of Karnal. Assandh, Gharaunda, Nilokheri, Indri and Uncha Siwana are rest of the principal towns of the district. A component in the Rohtak Division, the town is considered to be a significant city and also is Karnal Districts administrative headquarters. In the time period of the Mahabharata, the Kauravas from the tale of Mahabharata established the region of Karnal, for the king Karna, who is projected as the hero and plays a significant role in this epic story.

The district is set at a distance of 123 kilometers from Delhis north direction and 126 kilometers from Chandigarhs south direction, that is, it is located in the centre point between Delhi and Chandigarh. Grand Trunk Road is the more popular name given to the National Highway NH-1, on which the district is positioned. Haryana Roadways gives bus services, which runs with regularity and in great frequency. Using these bus services, one can travel from Karnal to Delhi and Chandigarh within 2 hours.

Luxuriant meadows covered in green colors, Liberty Shoes, excellent quality basmati rice manufacturing and numerous agricultural and dairy research centers are well known in this district of Karnal. Karnal was the place from where the origination of Liberty Shoes occurred. In this city of Karnal, the biggest production unit of Liberty shoes is situated. Agricultural implements and its spares production is a renowned entity of Karnal. 40% of the total is produced at this place. Karnal Agricultural Industries Ltd. Is one of the major production units manufacturing spare. Also, in India, this industry has the biggest production base.

Karnal History

The chief role played in the battle in Mahabharata is Raja Karna, who also established the Karnal city. Karnalaya is the initial name of the city. The son of Kunti whose name is also Karna is the same person, that is, Raja Karna. Consequently, the name, Daanvir Karna has been given to the city of Karnal. This town has always been bordered within the walls and also contained a fortress in it.

The Mughal monarch, Muhammad Shah was defeated in the Battle of Karnal and then taken into captivity by Nadir Shah, a Persian emperor in the year 1739. During this time only Karnal came under the spotlight. In 1763, Karnal was captured by Raja Gopal Singh of Jind. Again in 1785, the reign of the Marathas began here. The Marathas and the Sikhs continued to clash against one another. At last in the year 1795, Raja Bhag Singh of Jind was defeated by the Marathas and took the city away. George Thomas, a commander of the British-Irish military and also fought in this battle, was given the region. In 1811, a cantonment area was constructed by the British. However because the starting of an epidemic of malaria, this cantonment was deserted by the British.

The British captured the fort, constructed by Raja Gajpat Singh. The fort was transformed to form a dwelling place for Dost Mohammad Khan, Amir of Kabul. Many purposes were served by the fort such as it functioned as a jail, as accommodation for native cavalry and also as a house for the underprivileged people. The district school, which was previously located in the city, was transferred from the city into the fort in the year 1862, when the fort was handed over to the Education Department. Till the year of 1966, Punjabs Ambala District contained Karnal. However upon the creation of Haryana, it came under it.

Karnal Tourism

Tourist places in Karnal
Anjanthali
Assandh
Bahlolpur
Basthali
Bawa Farid
Bhara Mal's Sarai
Cantonement Church Tower
Dargah Nuri
Devi Temple
Gonder
Guga Pir
Gurdwara Manji Sahib
Holy Places
Indri
Kalander Shah's Tomb
Kunjpura
Miran Sahib's Tomb
Moghul Bridge Saiyads
Naraina
Old Fort
Other Antiquities
Shamgarh:
Sita Mai
Taraori
The Karna Tank