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Kaithal (Hindi: कैथल) (Punjabi: ਅੰਬਾਲਾ)
is a city and a municipal council in Kaithal district in the
Indian state of Haryana. Kaithal was previously a part of
the Karnal District and later, Kurukshetra District until 1
November, 1989, when it became the headquarters of the
Kaithal District of Haryana.
Geography
Kaithal is located at 29.8°N
76.38°E. It has an average
elevation of 220 metres (721
feet).
This city is situated on
National Highway NH 65,
connecting the state capital
Chandigarh to Hissar. Also, it's
connected through road network
to Delhi via Karnal, and Patiala
and Sangrur
in Punjab. It is connected by
Railways to Narwana in west and
Kurukshetra in East. Nearest
Airports are Chandigarh and
Delhi.
History
Historically, it was known as "Kapisthal"
(Abode of Kapi, another name of
Lord Hanuman), and it is said to
have been founded by the Great
Pandava Emperor, Yudhisthira of
Mahabharata, and is connected by
tradition with the Lord Hanuman,
and has temple dedicated to
Anjani the mother of Hanuman.
Timur stopped here in 1398,
before attacking Delhi, and
mentions that residents were
fire worshippers. Later the city
became a Muslim cultural centre,
under the rule of Delhi
Sultanate and even today tombs
of several Sufi saint, dating
13th century can be found in the
city, most important among them
is that of Sheikh Sala -ud-din
of Bhalkh (1246 CE). The town
was renovated and a fort was
built here during the rule of
Mughal Emperor, Akbar, and as
per Ain-i-Akbari, it was a
pargana, under the sarkar of
Sirhind, and had developed into
an agricultural centre
In 1767, it fell into the hands
of the Sikh chieftain, Bhai Desu
Singh, whose descendants, the
bhais of Kaithal, ranked among
the most powerful Cis-Sutlej
states. Their territories lapsed
to the British in 1843 and
became a municipality in 1867.
In 1901 it had a population of
14,408 and was tehsil in Karnal
district. There remain the fort
of the Bhais are still extant,
and their title
Bhai became common with main
Sikh rulers.
Razia Sultana, the first woman
ruler of India, who reign as the
Sultana of Delhi Sultanate from
1236 to 1240, she fled Delhi
with Malik Altúniya, after they
were defeated on 24th of Rabí'u-l
awwal A.H. 638 (Oct. 1240), and
reached Kaithal the next day,
where their remaining forces
abandoned them, and they both
fell into the hands of the
Hindus and were killed . This
aspect is still not very
commonly known to many, but
residents of kaithal know about
the mazaar of Razia Begum since
generations.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Kaithal
had a population of 117,226.
Males constitute 54% of the
population and females 46%.
Kaithal has an average literacy
rate of 65%, higher than the
national average of 59.5%: male
literacy is 70%, and female
literacy is 58%. In Kaithal, 14%
of the population is under 6
years of age. There is a large
Sikh population because Kaithal
is adjoining Punjab.
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Landmarks
1. Vidkyar Teerth(Vriddh Kedaar)& Anjani Teela: Vaman Purana
says :
"Kapisthaleti vikhyatam sarvapatakanashanam yasmina sthitaha
swayam devovridha kedara samgjijitaha"
2.Hanumaan Mandir:Situated in Heart of the city at Jattan
moh.
3.Topiyon Wala Gurudwara: Situated in the middle of the
city, This is the only temple/gurudwara where Shri Guru
Granth Saheb & Ramaayan are recited together. A unique
combination of
Hinduism & Sikhism.
4. Dera Baba Shital Puri Ji
5. Geeta Bhawan Mandir
6. Pehowa Chownk is considered to be the heart of city.
7. Tomb of Razia Sultan : Situated in the north-western
suburbs of the city. A jail has been erected nearby by the
present administration.
8. Kutti Shiv mandir and deva ji ka mandir(guffa walla
mandir) at mata gate Kaithal.
9. Tomb of Hazrat Shah Kamal Qadri and Hazrat Shah Sikandar
Qadri
10. Gurudwara Neem Sahib - Located on the western periphery.
Historical Gurudwara in the memory of the 10th Sikh guru.
11. Dera Baba Raj Puri in Vill. Keorak , Pehowa ROAD,
Kaithal.
Education
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Haryana College of Technology and
Management has now become one of the landmarks of this
city. Situated at NH-65 Highway,Ambala Road, Village
Ujhana.
Blue Mount International Academy, Dhand Road, Kaithal (IELTS,
English Speaking, Personality Development Training)
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Radha Krishan Sanatan Dharam(P.G.)
College
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Indira Gandhi College for Women
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Sh.
Randeep Surjewala
M.L.A., Kaithal
Kaithal Yellow Pages
Arun
Narwal
Marketing Head -
Kaithal
Speed4Haryana.com
Telephone Directory
Kaithal Property Bazar
College Ranking
STD Code
01746
Pin Code
136 027
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