Raja Rohtas, a Panwar Rajput, whispers through the ages as the founder of Rohtak. This city, originally called Rohtasgarh, meaning “Fort of Rohtas,” stands proudly in east-central Haryana. Rohtak’s history stretches back centuries, its presence documented about 40 miles northwest of Delhi. A significant landmark, the Dini Mosque, graces Rohtak, dating back to 1140. Whispers of ancient Buddhism echo from nearby Khokra Kot mound, where excavations have unearthed Buddhist sculptures. Rohtak thrives as a major trade center for grain and cotton. The city pulses with light industry. It’s a crucial stop on the rail line connecting Delhi and Firozpur in Punjab. Rohtak serves as a regional road hub, with routes leading to Delhi, Bhiwani, Panipat, and other cities. Education flourishes here. Rohtak is home to Maharshi Dayanand University, established in 1976, and its affiliated colleges. A postgraduate medical institute adds to the city’s prestige. The landscape surrounding Rohtak unfolds as a high, level plain nestled between the Sutlej and Ganges rivers. The Western Yamuna Canal system irrigates the land, nurturing crops of grains, gram (chickpeas), sugarcane, and cotton. Beneath the surface lie deposits of brine and limestone. Rohtak embraces both a rich past and a dynamic present.
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