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Haryana , state (2001 provisional pop. 21,082,989), 17,120 sq mi (44,341 sq km), N central India. Chandigarh is the capital, and Ambala , Karnal , Panipat , Rohtak , and Bhiwani are other important cities. The terrain is mostly flat and dry but does support irrigated agriculture. Wheat, rice, and cotton are the major crops. Its proximity to Delhi state provides a huge market for agricultural and manufacturing products. Haryana was created in 1966 out of the Hindi-speaking portions of Punjab state. It is governed by a chief minister and cabinet responsible to an elected, unicameral... Read more

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...is the joint administrative capital of Haryana and Punjab. The region is the legendary...festivals attract many pilgrims. Most of Haryana lies on the flat Gangetic Plain , an...Its economy is mainly agricultural. Haryana Haryana Haryana Read more

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