Haryana was the outermost location of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization with centers such as Banawali and Rakhigarhi. The most extensive center, Rakhigarhi, is now a village in Hisar District. The site is dated to be over 5,000 years old. Evidence of paved roads, drainage system, large rainwater collection, storage system, terracotta brick, statue production, and skilled metal working (in both bronze and precious metals) has been uncovered.Also the Vedic Civilization flourished on the banks of the now lost Sarasvati River. Several decisive battles were fought in the area, which shaped much of the history of India. These include the epic Battle of Kurukshetra described in the Mahabharata (including the recital of the Bhagavad Gita by Krishna) and the three battles of Panipat.
History of name:
Anthropologists came up with the view that Haryana was known by this name because in the post- Mahabharata period here lived the Abhiras,[12] who developed special skills in the art of agriculture.[13][14][15] According to Pran Nath Chopra Haryana got its name from Abhirayana=Ahirayana=Hirayana=Haryana
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The river Yamuna flows along its eastern boundary. The ancient Sarasvati River is said to have flowed from Yamunanagar
Despite recent industrial development, Haryana is primarily an agricultural state. About 70% of residents are engaged in agriculture Wheat and rice are the major crops
The main manufacturing plant of Maruti Suzuki, India's largest automobile company, in Gurgaon, Haryana.
The headquarters of DLF Limited, India's largest real estate company, in Gurgaon, Haryana.
