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'''Hansi''', is a city, a [[municipal council]] and [[Hansi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]] in [[Hisar district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Haryana]]. It appears that at one time Hansi was larger, more prosperous and more important than Hisar. The town has several important buildings of archeological importance.

In 2016, the Haryana government put forward a proposal to carve the new Hansi district out of the Hisar district.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-haryana-mulls-creation-of-three-new-districts-charkhi-hansi-and-gohana-2204388 Haryana mulls creation of three new districts: Charkhi, Hansi and Gohana]</ref>

==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 [[Asi (Mahabharata)|sword manufacturing]] factory in this fort, hence it is also called "[[Asigarh Fort|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".<ref>[http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/addorimss/t/019addor0004796u00000000.html The fort at Hansi, the Union flag flying from the top]</ref>

A few also say that it was founded by ill daughter ''Hansivati/Ambavati'' of [[Prithvi Raj Chauhan]] though there exists no proof of Prithiviraj's daughter by that name.

[[Hansi hoard]], a large hoard of Jaina bronzes was accidentally discovered at Hansi in February 1982. These include idols that may belong to the [[Gupta Empire|Gupta period]] (319 to 605 CE), while most belonged to the 7th–8th centuries. They were apparently buried underground before the impending attack by [[Mahmud of Ghazni]]'s son [[Mas'ud I of Ghazni]] in 1037 CE. Masud attacked swordsmen of Hansi and took women into slavery who were later sold at [[Gazni]].<ref>Jaina Bronzes From Hansi, by Devendra Handa, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, 2002</ref>

In 1192, after the defeat of Prithvi Raj Chauhan by [[Mohammed Gauri]], Hindu rule ended in Hansi. 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 (country subdivision)|sarkar]], producing a revenue of 5,434,438 [[dam (Indian coin)|dam]]s for the imperial treasury and supplying a force of 7000 infantry and 500 cavalry. It had a brick fort at the time.<ref name="Ain-i-Akbari">{{cite book |last1=Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak |last2=Jarrett |first2=Henry Sullivan (translator) |title=The Ain-i-Akbari |date=1891 |publisher=Asiatic Society of Bengal |location=Calcutta |page=295 |url=https://archive.org/details/ainiakbarivolum00mubgoog |access-date=21 January 2021}}</ref>

[[Shahjahan]] came to Hansi, met the famous Hindu saint [[Jagganath Puri samadha hansi|Jagannath Puri Samadha Hansi]] and after his approval Hindus were allowed to settle in Hansi. In addition to the Hindus, Hansi had Muslims and a few Jains that inhabited Hansi during this Mughal rule.

=== Sikh and Maratha rule ===
The Marathas captured Hansi area in 1778, who tried to establish a state for some time in this Area until Hansi fell to the [[Sikh Empire]], and established a [[Sikh Empire]] rule under [[Jind State]].

=== British colonial rule ===
Area came under British rule after 1803 till 1947. After the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]], [[British empire]] crushed over 100 people from Rohnat, Mangali, Hazampur, Jamalpur, Bhatla and other villages under a road roller on the road as punishment for participating in the mutiny. That road is now known as '''Lal Sadak''' (literally ''Red Road'' or ''Blood Road'') where a monument, on approach road from Hansi to Rohnat Lal Sadak, to the martyrs has been constructed after the independence.<ref name="tribune12">[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/community/hisar-admn-never-unfurled-tricolour-at-lal-sadak/119911.html "Hisar admn never unfurled Tricolour at ‘Lal Sadak’."], [[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]], 14 August 2015.</ref>

[[Guru Gobind Singh]] also came to Hansi in 1705 and [[Aurangzeb#Rebellions|inspired the public to revolt]] against [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] rule. In 1707, [[Baba Banda Singh Bahadur]] attacked Hansi. Hansi was under [[Maratha Empire|Maratha]] rule in 1736 and, after [[Third Battle of Panipat]] in 1761, was lost to [[Ahmed Shah Abdali]]. Maharaja [[Jassa Singh Ramgarhia]] in 1780s also took this area under his control for some years and then left.

[[George Thomas (soldier)|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 [[Company rule in India|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 [[James Skinner (East India Company officer)|Colonel James Skinner]] CB (1778 – 4 December 1841) the Anglo-Indian immigrant and mercenary in India, who became known as Sikandar Sahib. [[Skinner's Horse|1st Skinner's Horse]] and [[3rd Skinner's Horse]] (formerly 2nd Skinner's Horse) were founded by [[Colonel (United Kingdom)|Colonel]] [[James Skinner (East India Company officer)|James Skinner]] at Hansi in 1803. These units are still part of the [[Indian Army]].<ref>[http://www.national-army-museum.ac.uk/exhibitions/shortVisits/iconic/page9.shtml Colonel James Skinner CB] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101218033415/http://national-army-museum.ac.uk/exhibitions/shortVisits/iconic/page9.shtml |date=18 December 2010 }} ''[[National Army Museum]]'' ([[British Army]]).</ref> He also built the [[Sheikhpura Kothi]], on Hansi-Ugalan road off [[National Highway 9 (India)|NH9]] Hansi bypass, named after his son.

Raham Ali ibn Mohammad Hussain ibn Maulana Abul Khair of [[Palwal]] was killed along with Aulia Khan Balooch at Pargana Hansi.<ref>{{cite book | author=Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman| author-link=Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman | year = 2008 | title = Ḥayāt-i Karam Ḥusain | chapter = Chapter: Qazi Mohammad Rafi | edition = 2nd | pages = 48–54| publisher=[[Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Sciences]] | language = ur | location = Aligarh, India | oclc = 852404214 | id = 978-89060706 (invalid ISBN)}}</ref> Raham Ali was brother-in-law of [[Qazi Syed Mohammad Rafi]].

After the [[Anglo-Maratha Wars]] Hansi came under British rule. Hansi took active part in the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857|1857 war of liberation]] (Gadar), Lala [[Hukam Chand Jain]] was martyred in 1857 by Britishers.

In 1947 when [[Partition of India|British India was divided]] into Pakistan and India, a large number of Muslims including [[Sayyid|Syeds]] and [[Ranghar]]s migrated to Pakistan from Hansi city and their villages (such as [[Baliali]] and [[Khanak, Haryana|Khanak]]). Pakistani cricket player [[Inzamam-ul-Haq]]'s parents migrated to Pakistan from Hansi after partition.<ref>[http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?203599]</ref>

==Features of the City==
{{See also|Asigarh Fort}}

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.

===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 {{convert|30|acre|m2}}, it is square in shape and has security posts in all the four corners.

During the period of Firoz Shan Tuglaq, 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.

===Jain and Buddhist heritage===
Right in front of the Fort, ancient statues of "Jain God" Mahavira and "Founder of Buddhism" Gautama Buddha are placed. These statues are worth $1 million as calculated by the Archeologists.

==Geography==
Hansi is located at {{Coord|29.1|N|75.97|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/10/Hansi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Hansi]</ref> It has an average elevation of 207 metres (679 ft). It is located at a distance of {{convert|26|km}} east of [[Hisar, Haryana|Hisar]] on [[National Highway 9 (India)|NH-9]]. Geographically, it is semi-arid with around 46 cm of annual rainfall.

==Demographics==
As per [[census of India]] data, Hansi had a population of 75,730 in 2001,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> which rose to 86,770 by 2011.<ref name=hanpop1>2011, [http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/800407-hansi-haryana.html Hansi Population Census 2011], [[Census of India]].</ref> In 2011, [[sex ratio|female sex ratio]] was 883 per 1000 men and female child sex ratio was 830.<ref name=hanpop1/> 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).<ref name=hanpop1/> In Hansi, 11.41% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref name=hanpop1/>

===Religion===
In 2011, 96.77% of residents are [[Hindu]]s, 1.34% [[Jain]], 0.99% [[Sikh]]s, 0.05% [[Buddhist]], 0.66% Muslim, 0.10% Christian and 0.10% unstated.<ref name=hanpop1/>

==Educational Institutions==
===Colleges===
* [[Nehru Memorial Government College, Hansi]]

===Schools===
Hansi has several schools. There are 5 major schools Baba Banda Bahadur Public School, Shree Kali Devi Vidya Mandir, S D Modern Public School, Shree Krishna Pranami Public School and RPS public school, garhi.<ref>https://www.google.co.in/search?q=schools+in+hansi</ref> There is also DPS Hisar (a branch of [[Delhi Public School Society|Delhi Public School]]) which lies outside the city but provides transportation options to the city.

==See also==
* [[Asigarh Fort]]
*[[Hisar (city)|Hisar]]
* [[Hisar division]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
* {{cite book |title=[[The Imperial Gazetteer of India]], Vol. 13 |chapter=Hansi Town|publisher=Oxford at Clarendon Press |year=1909|page=25 |chapter-url=https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V13_031.gif|ref=Imp }}
* {{cite news |title=Excavation at Hansi fort begins |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041204/haryana.htm#3 |work=The Tribune |location=India |date=4 December 2004 }}

==External links==
* [http://archaeologyharyana.nic.in/pic3.html Barsi Gate, Umra Gate, Hansi]

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