Hisar, Administrative city in Haryana, India
Hisar is a city in Haryana that sits on flat land roughly 164 kilometers west of New Delhi. Roads run straight across the plain, and open fields alternate with built-up areas between residential neighborhoods and industrial zones.
Sultan Firozshah Tughlaq founded the settlement in the 14th century as a fortified stronghold with four gates and walls built from stone. Over the centuries control changed hands several times between different rulers until the city became part of the modern state of Haryana.
The city preserves architectural elements from Hindu, Jain, and Islamic traditions, visible in the stone carvings and structural designs of historical buildings.
Main roads run parallel and cross at right angles, so finding your way remains straightforward. The railway station links the city to larger centers and makes arrival from different directions easier.
The local steel industry has shaped the economy for decades and gives the city an industrial character visible in factories and workshops along the outskirts. Many families work in this sector and the sound of manufacturing forms part of daily life.
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