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About Hansi Tourism
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.Located in the Hisar district of Haryana, which was an erstwhile seat of the Harappan Civilization, Hansi is also an archaeologist's delight.
Sightseeing:
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.
Government of Haryana - Haryana Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Haryana Tourism - Haryana Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Haryana, Lists of Tourist Guides in Haryana and Transportation in Haryana.
