Detail Factual Overview

Historical Background:

• Ancient Era: Part of the Indus Valley Civilization (e.g., Harappa, Ropar)
• Vedic Period: Known as Sapta Sindhu; prominent in Rigvedic times
• Medieval Era: Invaded by Ghaznavids, Mughals; part of Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire
• Sikh Empire: Founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early 19th century
• British Rule: Annexed in 1849 after the Second Anglo-Sikh War
• Partition: Divided between India and Pakistan in 1947, causing massive upheaval
• Reorganization: Haryana carved out in 1966 based on linguistic lines