Kaithal
came to existence as district of Haryana in 1989. Kaithal
district is situated in the North- West of the state.
Its North-West boundaries which include Guhla- Cheeka
is attached to Punjab State. It has Kurukshetra in North
and Nissing, Assandh area of Karnal district. Kaithal
is attached to Jind in South and to Karnal in East.
Myths say that Kaithal was established by Lord Yudhistra
during Mahabharta era. Hanuman, the head of Lord Rama’s
‘wanar Sena’ is supposed to born in Kaithal.
The famous ‘Anjani Ka Tilla’ in the name
of Hanuman’s mother is also situated in Kaithal
the historical monuments as the cultural heritage reflect
its ancient prosperity. Kaithal District possesses rich
cultural and historical heritage and surrounded by seven
ponds and eight gates. Kaithal has been a famous market
of Uttar Pradesh since ancient times. People of Kaithal
have been a significant and struggling role since the
empire of Mughals and Pathans. Famous Mangol intruder
Changej Khan came to India. Many Mangol rehabilitated
in India instead of going back. Many Saiyad resided
in Kaithal during this era and soon became the centre
of these Mushlim scholars and councilors. Famous Historian
jiaulldin himself was impressed from these Saiyads of
Kaithal.
The local people assassinated Razia Begum, the daughter
of Eltutmus alongwith her husband Ikhagudin on Nov.
13, 1240. The Tomb of Rajia Begam is still found here.
Sikh Guru Har Ray honored the then King Bhai Desu Singh
as the symbol of Bhagat after then the administrator
of Kaithal were called as Bhai and till 1843 B.C. Bhai
Udey Singh ruled over Kaithal and proved as the last
King. Bhai Udey Singh died on 14 March 1843. Peoples
of Kaithal took active part in ‘freedom struggle’
in 1857.
Presently Kaithal is spread over 2317 Sq. K.m. Geographical
area. Its total population according to 2001 census
is 945631, 80.61% population reside in villages whereas
19.39% population reside in cities. There are 277 villages
and 253 Punchayats in Kaithal districts. Kaithal district
consists of two sub-divisions two tehsils namely Kaithal
& Guhla & five sub-tehsils namely Pundri, Rajaund,
Dhand, Kalayat and Siwan. The name of Kaithal, Pundri,
Pharal, Siwan and Kalayat show that the soil of Kaithal
has been religious and cultural rich heritage.
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