Hansi
Hansi | |
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City | |
UTC+5:30 (IST) | |
PIN | 125033 |
Telephone code | 01663 |
ISO 3166 code | IN-HR |
Vehicle registration | HR 21 |
Website | haryana |
Hansi, is a city and
In 2016, the Haryana government put forward a proposal to carve the new Hansi district out of the Hisar district.[1]
History
It is believed that Hansi was founded by King Anangpal Vihangpal Tomar for his guru "Hansakar" (957 AD). Later, the son of King Anangpal Tomar, Drupad established a sword manufacturing factory in this fort, hence it is also called "Asigarh". Swords from this fort were exported as far away as to Arab countries. As per Talif-e-Tajkara-e-Hansi by Qazi Sharif Husain in 1915, around 80 forts across the area were controlled from this centre "Asigarh".[2]
A few also say that it was founded by ill daughter Hansivati/Ambavati of
In 1192,
This was the time when non-Muslims were not permitted to settle here. Slowly, Hansi lost its importance and was remembered only as a fort. Delhi started becoming the center of attention.
Hansi is listed in the Ain-i-Akbari as a pargana under Hisar sarkar, producing a revenue of 5,434,438 dams for the imperial treasury and supplying a force of 7000 infantry and 500 cavalry. It had a brick fort at the time.[6]
Jagannath Puri Samadha has also many devotees because of their belief that Jagannath Puri was not a common human being but a supreme being. There are many famous stories of Jagannath Puri like a walkable wall, sweat lotus, and so on.
Sikh and Maratha rule
The Marathas captured Hansi area in 1778. They tried to establish a state for some time in this area until Hansi fell to the Sikh Empire and got absorbed into Jind State.
British colonial rule
The area came under British rule after 1803 till 1947. After the
George Thomas, an Irish mercenary and raider who rose from an ordinary sailor to become a feudal lord (jagirdar), made Hansi as his capital. Hansi was seized by the British East India Company rule in 1802. From 1819–32, Hansi was a District HQ which was later shifted to Hisar in 1832.
Hansi was also the headquarters of
Raham Ali ibn Mohammad Hussain ibn Maulana Abul Khair of
After the
In 1947 when British India was divided into Pakistan and India, a large number of Muslims including Syeds and Ranghars migrated to Pakistan from Hansi city and their villages (such as Baliali and Khanak). Pakistani cricket player Inzamam-ul-Haq's parents migrated to Pakistan from Hansi after partition.[10]
Sites of the City
Dr. Bhup Singh, historian, has written Hansi ka Etias, a History of Hansi, a book published by Rotary International. He has also written two other books and has been linked to a number of local social organisations.
Hansi is known for its famous sweet peda which is made from milk and is sent to many other towns and cities for retail selling. Many hansi street food is famous in linked cities. There are many famous stories about Hansi city like buried gold in hansi, lal sadak and Jagannath Puri samadha.
Barsi gate
The city of Hansi has five gates of entry – Delhi Gate (East), Hisar Gate (West), Gosain Gate (North-west), Barsi Gate (South) and Umra Gate (South west). The peculiarity of this town is that its altitude increases after entry from any of the gates. Deserts guard this city towards its west (cities like Tosham, Devsar, Khanak).
Another prominent feature of this ancient city is its fort. Extended in an area of 30 acres (120,000 m2), it is square in shape and has security posts in all the four corners.
During the period of Firoz Shan Tuglaq about 1302, a tunnel was constructed connecting the present Hansi to Hisar. The gate of fort has figures of gods, and pictures of gods, goddesses, birds can also be seen on the walls of the fort. The entry gate of the fort was built by George Thomas. This fort was declared a Protected Monument of National Importance in 1937 by the Archeological Survey, the present ASI, and is still in good condition, a must visit site for all archeologists.
Geography
Hansi is located at 29°06′N 75°58′E / 29.1°N 75.97°E.
Many roads in Hansi city have been broken for years and have not been developed well yet. Every year many roads break because of heavy vehicles, rain, and other factors. When you travel to Hansi city you may not find a proper road after entering the city. The city is full of cattle . You will enjoy many free cattle on the roadside view but beware of them. The city is really beautiful and so many linked cities and villages.
Demographics
As per census of India data, Hansi had a population of 75,730 in 2001,[12] which rose to 86,770 by 2011,and in 2020 its becomes about 443098. In 2011, female sex ratio was 883 per 1000 men and female child sex ratio was 830.[13] In 2011, Hansi had an average literacy rate of 81.06% (68% in 2001), higher than the state average of 75.5%, male literacy is 86.59% (73% in 2001), and female literacy is 74.84% (61% in 2001).[13] In Hansi, 11.41% of the population is under 6 years of age.[13]
Religion
In 2011, 96.77% of residents are
City
Religion | Population (1911)[14] | Percentage (1911) | Population (1941)[15]: 30 | Percentage (1941) |
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Islam | 6,907 | 47.39% | 10,166 | 45% |
Hinduism | 6,896 | 47.31% | 10,752 | 47.6% |
Sikhism | 14 | 0.1% | 80 | 0.35% |
Christianity | 7 | 0.05% | 36 | 0.16% |
Others [a] | 752 | 5.16% | 1,556 | 6.89% |
Total Population | 14,576 | 100% | 22,590 | 100% |
Tehsil
Religion | Population (1941)[15]: 58 | Percentage (1941) |
---|---|---|
Hinduism | 175,761 | 78.34% |
Islam | 45,551 | 20.3% |
Sikhism | 165 | 0.07% |
Christianity | 56 | 0.02% |
Others [b] | 2,837 | 1.26% |
Total Population | 224,370 | 100% |
Schools in Hansi
Colleges
- Nehru Memorial Government College, Hansi
- S.D. Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Hansi
- iti
- S. D. Higher Secondary School, Hansi
See also
References
- ^ Haryana mulls creation of three new districts: Charkhi, Hansi and Gohana
- ^ The fort at Hansi, the Union flag flying from the top
- ^ Jaina Bronzes From Hansi, by Devendra Handa, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 2002
- ISBN 978-93-5128-513-7.
- ISBN 978-969-412-140-6.
- ^ Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak; Jarrett, Henry Sullivan (translator) (1891). The Ain-i-Akbari. Calcutta: Asiatic Society of Bengal. p. 295. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
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- ^ Colonel James Skinner CB Archived 18 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine National Army Museum (British Army).
- OCLC 852404214. 978-89060706 (invalid ISBN).
- ^ "Inzamam-ul Haq". Outlook. 28 May 1997. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Hansi
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ a b c d 2011, Hansi Population Census 2011, Census of India.
- ^ "Census of India 1911. Vol. 14, Punjab. Pt. 1, Report". Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ a b "CENSUS OF INDIA, 1941 VOLUME VI PUNJAB PROVINCE". Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ Including Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Ad-Dharmis, or not stated
- ^ Including Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Ad-Dharmis, or not stated
- "Hansi Town". The Imperial Gazetteer of India, Vol. 13. Oxford at Clarendon Press. 1909. p. 25.
- "Excavation at Hansi fort begins". The Tribune. India. 4 December 2004.