Faridabad: Beyond Factories – A Rich History from Mahabharata to Mughals

• Faridabad's history spans from the Mahabharata period to the Mughal era and modern India, making it more than just an industrial city.
• Named after Sufi saint Baba Farid, the city was founded around 1607 during Emperor Jahangir's reign to protect the GT Road.
• Believed to be home to Tilprasth, one of the five villages requested by the Pandavas from the Kauravas during the Mahabharata.
• Surajkund, a historical site, was ruled by Tomar kings and held significance during Emperor Harshavardhan's time.
• Separated from Gurugram on August 15, 1979, Faridabad saw rapid industrial growth post-1947 with refugee resettlement and companies like Escorts and JCB.