Hansi can be entered from five different gates in different directions; these are Delhi Gate on its east, Hisar Gate in the west, Gosain Gate in the northwest, Barsi Gate on its south and Umra Gate in the southwest. What's interesting to note, is that once you enter, you will notice an elevation. Of these gates, the Barsi Gate is of great significance. Located in the centre of the Bazaar, and built by Alauddin Khilji, it’s an impressive piece of architectural craftsmanship, dating back to 1304 A.D.

Another significant halt is the fort of Prithvi Raj Chauhan, built initially to protect the city and fight the Mughals, but ultimately captured by them. Also called Asigarh, it became a very important manufacturing unit for swords exported all over the world, during the reign of Drupad, the son of King Anangpal.

Spread over an area of 30 acres, the fort is said to have controlled as many as 80 forts in and around the area. The Fort's entrance gate was built by the Irishman George Thomas. Outside the fort are the statues of Mahavira and Gautama Buddha.

You could explore the shrines of the four Sufi saints located at Dargah Char Qutub, in the western part of the town, as well as visit the Gujari Mahal.

Tourism Info:

Haryana Govt. Tourist Bureau,

36, Janpath,

Chanderlok Building,

New Delhi.

Tel: 011-23324910-11

Hansi has played an integral role in Haryana's history. Having changed rulers several times it also experienced different cultures from Hindu to Islamic to British. It is also said to have once been the capital of an Irish adventurer called George Thomas, who rose to become a chieftain from a mere sailor boy.

Home to famous saints like Baba Farid the Sufi saint, Jagganath Puri the Hindu saint and Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru of Sikhism, it is a place of many religious influences.