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Rohtak is a District of Haryana - The district headquarter is situated in
Rohtak town. Other smaller towns are Hasangarh, Meham, Sampla, and Kalanaur.
The total area of Rohtak is 1708 sq kms and its population is 7,79,000. The
Rohtak district is also known as the political capital of Haryana.Rohtak is
said to be a corruption of Rohtasgarh, a name applied to the ruined
Khokrakot sites of two cities, one lying north of Rohtak and the other about
4 km to the east. It is thought that it was named after Raja Rohtas, in
whose days the city was built. It is also claimed that the town derives its
name from the Roherra tree called Rohtika in Sanskrit. It is said that the
town was build by clearing a forest of Rohtika trees, and hence its name
Rohtak.
Rohtak can feel proud for having - One of the highest number of dairies in
India, a reputable Medical College, a university where students come from
different parts of India and some students also come from African countries.
The Rohtak tract saw the growth of Second Urbanization in the early historic
times in the 4th century B.C. as evidenced by the excavations at Khokhra Kot
mound near the town. The discovery of Ashokan pillars at Topra in North
Haryana and at Hissar and Fatehabad attests the expansion of the Mauryan
Empire in our region. The period was marked by the popularity of Prakrit
language, the spread of Buddhism, the beginning of brick architecture,
coinage and the Brahmi alphabets (a new script). After the collapse of the
Mauryan empire the region saw the resurgence of the Tribal republic of the
Yaudheyas to be subdued again by the invading Indo- Greeks, Sakas and
Kushanas before the beginning of the Christian era. The Kushana rule
integrated Northern India with Central Asia. The period saw the growth of
urbanization to higher peaks by boosting trade with Central and Western Asia
and Europe. The assimilation of a variety of foreign elements enriched the
Indian culture. The early historical period was also distinguished by the
prevalence of slavery, caste system, decline in the status of women and
untouchables under the sanction of the state and the Dharma Shastras.
The economy of the rohtak is primarily agriculture i.e. agrarian economy.
About 51.89% of the total workers are engaged in agriculture and allied
activities, 7.68% in cottage & household industries and the rest are engaged
in other activities. Out of total geographical area of the district, 83% is
under cultivation. The main crops are wheat, gram, sugarcane & bajra. There
is no perennial river in the district. Underground water level is relatively
high. The district is faced with the problem of brackish water and water
logging in may parts of the district. The sub soil water depth various from
4 to 40 feet.
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HOW TO REACH
By Rail : A well-developed network connects the place to the rest of
the country.
By Road : Rohtak is well connected to the National Highway and is
accessible by good motorable roads.
WHEN TO GO
Best Time to Visit Rohtak is February to April.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Myna Resort :- Myna tourist resort lies in the town of Rohtak.
Renovations and modern structures have brought exclusive tourist
facilities for residents. 2 km out of Rohtak town, one can visit the
Tilyar lake complex for weekend holidays. |
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Tilyar Lake :- Tilyar Lake lies in a 132 acre area. The
lake forms an integral part of the setup making it one of the greenest
stretches one can imagine. It lies close to Rohtak town, some 70 km from
Delhi.
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Maharshi Dayanand University :- Maharshi Dayanand
University is Situated at a distance of 70-km Northwest of Delhi on the
National Highway No. 10, It is spread over a sprawling 740 acres of land
on the outskirts of the historic city of Rohtak.The University over the
years has been constantly improving the quality of education in the
traditional areas of Arts, Commerce and pure Sciences. At the same time,
we have not been obvious to the rapid changes that are taking place in
the sphere of technical and professional education.
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WHERE TO EAT
You can try the special restaurant at the luxury hotels.
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