Anupgarh district

Anupgarh district(in Hindi ज़िला अनूपगढ़ and Rajasthani जिलो अनूपगढ़, is a new proposed north-west district of Rajasthan state in western India. Anupgarh city is district headquarter. It will be carved out of Ganganagar district.[1] Anupgarh, Gharsana and Rawla tehsils of the Ganganagar district will also be parts of this new district. The Raisinghnagar tehsil and Khajuwala tehsil can also be included in this district.

Map of proposed Anupgarh district, though more areas can be included later.
Ghaggar river, near Anupgarh, in the month of September.
Anupgarh canal passing at Rawla Mandi
Anupgarh fort at Anupgarh city

History

Ancient history:- Baror is an archeological site about 13 kms far from Anupgarh city.It belongs with ancient Indus Valley civilization. Pre Harappan and Harappan pottery has been found after excavation. Mediaeval period:-The ancient name of Anupgarh city was Chugher. Chugher (Anupgarh) and its surrounding area was occupied by Bhati rulers. The area occupied by the removal of Bhation Bikaner Maharaja of the princely state under the leadership of chef Bikaji Anoop Singh Sun in 1678 built a fortress whose name was Anupgarh.[2]

Famous places
Laila Majnu Mazar
The graves of Layla and Majnun, where people come to seek blessings
  1. Laila Majhnu Mazar - Binjor
  2. Rojhari Bala ji temple

References
  1. "Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announces formation of 19 new districts, 3 Divisional headquarters in Rajasthan".
  2. Singh, Rajvi Amar (1992). Mediaeval History of Rajasthan: Western Rajasthan. Bikaner, Rajasthan, India: Singh. p. 347. OCLC 29798320.
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