Agroha

Agroha

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name=Agroha
type=town
latd = 29.20|longd= 75.38
locator_position=centre
state_name=Haryana

Agroha (29.20 N 75.38 E) (Hindi: अग्रोहा) is an ancient town in Haryana, believed to be the birthplace of the Agrahari and Agrawal communities. Ancient structures, pot-shards, coins and seals have been found in archaeological excavations. Agroha was the capital of legendary Emperor Agrasen.

It is close to Hisar and Hansi on NH 10.During the last 20 years Agroha Vikas Trust has done a lot of development of this Holy town. Now a very fine facility with modern lodging and boarding is available.

A number of temples have been constructed in the Complex.A Medical and Engineering college is also present at Agroha.In Aggarwals, there are 17 and half Gotras. They are very strict in marriage and do not marry between the same Gotras.

* [http://www.agarwal.org/history_agroha.php More on Agroha at www.agarwal.org]


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