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| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District(s) | Meerut |
| Population | 21,248 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 202 m (663 ft) |
Coordinates: 29°10′N 78°01′E / 29.17°N 78.02°E Hastinapur (Hindi: हस्तिनापुर) (Hastinapura in Sanskrit) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Meerut district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
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History
Hastinapura was the capital of the kingdom of the Kauravas, belonging to the Kuru dynasty of kings.
Founding by Kuru King Hasti
King Hasti of Kuru Race founded the city of Hastinapur. The throne of this city was the prize over which the Kurukshetra War of the epic Mahabharata was fought between descendants of King Hasti. Many incidents in the epic Mahabharata took place in this city of Hastinapura. The first reference to Hastinapur in [[Hindu texts] comes as the capital of Emperor Bharata.
Present-day location
In the present-day Hastinapura is a small town in the Doab region of Uttar Pradesh, called Hastinapur, 37 km from Meerut and 110 km from Delhi. Geographical details: Situated at 29 degree 09'31.50 degree North & 77 degree 59'19.46" East. Hastinapur is 120 KM North-East of Delhi on Delhi-Meerut-Bijnore Highway. You need to take a turn to Bijnore highway (NH-119) from Meerut from where Hastinapur is approx 39 KM away. Road is good & clean (average speed is 50 KM/hour) & green with trees and agricultural farms both sides. Hastinapur is a small town. Population is approx. 22,000. Regular buses are available from 7 AM to 9 PM from Meerut which is the nearest Railway station (42 km). Nearest Airport: New Delhi. (120 km) Jain temples are also there.
Brief history
Historical Details:
Literal Meaning: Hastinapura = Hastin (elephant) + pura (city) = city named after the elephants.
History of this place begins Jain religion. Three gods of Jain religion names: Shanthinath, Khunthunath & Arahnath were born here and become 5th, 6th, 7th Chakravarti kings. It is also described as Gajpur, Hastinapur, Nagpur, Asandivat, Brahmasthal, Shanti Nagar and Kunjarpur etc. in Shashtras.
Grandson of Samrat Ashok, king Samprati has built many temples here during his empire. The ancient temple and the stupas are not present today since this city has survived through many periods of conquest like the Mughal Invasion which destroyed and devastated most of the Hindu religious places. Hastinapur city was located on the earlier course of the Ganges River. Hastinapur was once washed away when the river changed its course but was resettled in nearby area. This occurred in the fourth generation of Emperor Janmejay.
Excavation at Hastinapur was carried out in early 1950s, by B.B. Lal, of the Archaeological Survey of India. Although the main aim of this excavation, mentioned by Lal himself, "was to find out the stratigraphic position of the Painted Grey Ware with reference to other known ceramic industries of the early historical period"1, Lal could not resist attempting a correlation between Mahabharata, the text, and the material remains that he uncovered at Hastinapur. This exercise led him to historicize some of the traditions mentioned in the text, as well as link the appearance of the Painted Grey Ware with the arrival of the Indo-Aryans in upper Ganga basin areas.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Hastinapur had a population of 21,248. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Hastinapur has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 47%. In Hastinapur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places to visit of Hastinapur, Uttar pradesh
Location
30 km from Meerut, (Uttar Pradesh). Coverage Area : 2073 sq. km
Main Attractions: Swamp Deer, Blue Bull.
Best Time To Visit : : Throughout The Year. Accommodation : Various Hotels and Motels.
Connections to Hastinapur
By Rail
- Nearest railway station is Meerut, 30 km
- Daily trains which connect meerut, ajmer, kishangarh, jaipur city
By Air
The nearest international airport at Delhi is 110 km away.
By Road
Hastinapur on National Highway No. 45 is connected by road to all parts of the state.
References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved on 2008-11-01.
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