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  Hansdehar

  Rishi Kardam practiced penance for many years at this place. The name of the place has been derived from the story that Lord Brahma attended Kardam Rishi’s marriage and he arrived on ‘Hans’ (goose). This is the place where Pandavas offered Pinds to their ancestors. There is a Shiva temple and Bindusar ‘tirtha’ situated at this place. People in large number come here to take an ablution on Somvati Amavas.
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  Gurukul, Jhajjar Museum Museum

  It is the biggest museum in Haryana. The committed and passionate effort of Swami Omanand Saraswati in collecting antiques from various parts of the country brought this museum into being in 1959. The huge museum has antique coins and beautiful variety of idols.
  The major attractions are idols of Panchwati’s deer statue (referring to Sita’s kidnapping), Lord Vishnu, and Lord Ganesha. Meticulously and tactfully made wooden chain with no joints and a unique ‘flexible’ stone are worth-seeing.
  
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  Gurugram

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  Gurudawara Mastgarh

  The principal mosque of the city was said to have been built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1630. It was converted into a Gurudwara by demolishing its minarets, hoisting the Nishan Sahib (Sikh flag) over it and installing Guru Granth Sahib inside it. The domes and mehrab remained intact. It was given the name Gurdwara Mastgarh.
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  Gujari Mahal

  The Gujjari Mahal was built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq for his beloved Gujri Rani, a native of Hisar with whom he fell in love during the course of one of his hunting expeditions. Open stairs lead to the baradari (pavilion) of the palace, which stands on a high plinth and has underground chambers. The baradari is a square structure having three developed arches on each side. All entrances (except one) are provided with stone doorframes. The roof has nine bays, each carrying hemispherical dome decorated with paneling work in lime plaster. The exterior walls above the arched openings are provided with beautifully carved red sandstone brackets.
  
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  Group of Tombs and Mosques

  Chronologically almost all of them were built when Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shahjahan reigned (1594-1626 AD). They present fine examples of an antedated Pathan style of architecture, and also resemble the style of Shargi monuments of Jaunpur. Homogeneity of grandiose architecture and planning indicate that it was a family graveyard probably of the local chiefs and nobles of repute.
  
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  Ghulam Bhik Nairang

  Famous Books

  

  Ghubar-e-Ufaq

  A reflective memoir weaving personal experiences with the broader socio-political context of colonial India.

  

  Paigham-e-Amal

  A powerful call to action, inspiring the youth toward moral and social reform through progressive ideals.

  

  Nawa-e-Inqilab

  A stirring collection of revolutionary thoughts and essays that advocate for justice, change, and empowerment.

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  Geeta Phogat

  Achievements:
  Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2010, Delhi)
  Asian Games Bronze Medalist (2014, Incheon)
  Geeta Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics and is a pioneer for women in the sport, particularly from Haryana.
  
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  Gateway of Old Mughal Sarai

  So it is named after the Mughals. Before the first battle of Panipat, Babur camped at Gharaunda. At present, there are two gateways present here. They are located within a distance of about 100 metres. The Sarai is quadrangular in shape with cells on all four sides. Existing gateways form a part of northern and southern walls and they both have three-storeys and are made of ‘Lakhauri’bricks. It is decorated with panels,balconies, rounded towers and angular flutes.
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  Forts and Palaces of Bhais
  

  The specific feature of this oldest palace is the underground escape tunnel. Another,palace built by Bhai Udey Singh on European pattern is also nearby and is now being used as residence of administrative officers.
  The last chief of Kaithal, Bhai Udey Singh, built an imposing palace at Pehowa and named it Garden House.The palace is important architecturally, as it hasunique styled entrances and an elegant appearance.