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Hisar has a continental climate, with very hot summers and relatively cool winters. The main characteristics of climate in Hisar are dryness, extremes of temperature and scanty rainfall. The city witnesses very hot summers and cool winters. The maximum day temperature during the summer varies between 40 to 46-degree Celsius. During winter its ranges between 1.5-degree to 4-degree Celsius. Maximum temperature recorded is 48.3 °C in May 1944 whereas the minimum temperature recorded is -3.9 °C in January 1929. Annual average maximum and minimum temperature is 31.5 and 16.2 °C, respectively. Relative humidity varies from 5 to 100 per cent.

Eminent business persons from Hisar are Subhash Chandra, Chairman of Essel Group; O. P. Jindal, founder of Jindal Steel and Power; Prithviraj Jindal, VC of Jindal Saw Limited; Sajjan Jindal, CMD of JSW Steel; Ratan Jindal, VC and CEO of Jindal Steel and Power; Naveen Jindal, CMD of Jindal Steel and Power; Mange Ram Agarwal, Founder of Action Group; B K Goenka, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Welspun Group and Kuldip Bhargava, Managing Director of Quality Group. Savitri Jindal, non-executive chairperson of Jindal Group and a resident of Hisar is the wealthiest woman in India and the 10th wealthiest woman in the world.

Sanskrit grammarian Pa?ini (fl. 6th century BCE) in his book Ashtadhyayi referred to Aisukari or Isukara as a beautiful and prosperous city which is considered by some historians as the ancient name of Hisar. Firoz Shah Tughlaq, a Sultan of Delhi, founded Hisar in 1354 and named it Hisar-e-Firoza which means Fort of Firoz in Arabic. Before that, the region was known as Hariana. During the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556–1605), Firoza was removed from the name of the city and it came to be known simply as Hisar. Due to the presence of a significant steel industry, the city is sometimes also known as The City of Steel.

Hansi also has a few historical places. Asigarh Fort is a centrally protected monument. It has completely been converted into a mound. A long pillared structure with a flat roof is situated on the top of the mound and is known as Baradari. Barsi Gate served as entrance to the fort and is now located in the town market. It was built in 1304–1305. Hansi also has Durgah Char Qutub built in the memory of Jamal-ud-Din Hansi (1187–1261), Burhan-ud-Din (1261–1300), Qutab-ud-Din Manuwar (1300–1303) and Nur-ud-Din (1325–1397) who were the celebrated Sufi Saints of their times and were designated as Qutbs.

Hisar pronunciation (help·info) , previously spelled Hissar, is the administrative headquarters of Hisar district in the state of Haryana in northwestern India. It is located 164 kilometres to the west of New Delhi, India’s capital, and has been identified as a counter-magnet city for the National Capital Region to attract migrants and develop as an alternative centre of growth to Delhi. As of June 2012, Hisar is India’s largest galvanized iron manufacturing city. Due to presence of a large steel industry, it is also known as “The City of Steel”.

Sports facilities are provided in every school and college. Chajju Ram Memorial Jat College is known for its sports facilities. Many students from this college have represented India in football, judo, wrestling, hockey and handball . The football program located on its campus is famous throughout the city for producing international level players under the guidance of Madan Singh Rathore such as Manandeep Singh who earlier represented Pailan Arrows and Kingfisher East Bengal and now plays for India national football team and Air India.

The city has a large steel industry due to which it is also known as “The City of Steel”. As of June 2012, Hisar is India’s largest galvanized iron manufacturing city, beginning with Pipe Unit Jindal India Limited in 1964 and followed by Jindal Strips Limited in 1969. Other prominent steel and pipe manufacturing companies are Quality Foils Private Limited, Hisar Metal Industries Limited, Haryana Concast Limited, Haryana Tube Manufacturing Private Limited, Ravindra Tube Limited and Janak Steel Tubes Private Limited.

Hisar was founded in 1354 AD, as Hisar-e-Firoza by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388. Firoz Shah also brought the waters of the Yamuna river to the city by means of a canal. The Ghaggar and Drishadvati rivers once flowed through the city but they have now changed their course. Hisar has a continental climate, with very hot summers and relatively cool winters. The most commonly spoken languages are Hindi and English; the most common dialects are Haryanvi and Bagri.

People from Punjab and Rajasthan come here for medical treatment. Hisar has a well developed network of health facilities, including the Civil Hospital and many other reputed private and charitable health institutes such as N.C. Jindal Institute of Medical Sciences, O.P. Jindal Institute of Cancer and Research, Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Sewak Sabha Hospital, C.M.C. Hospital and Churamani Vishnudevi Maternity Hospital. Besides, there is also District Red Cross Society for specially abled people.

The city has been identified as a counter-magnet city for the National Capital Region to attract migrants and develop as an alternative centre of growth to Delhi. The liberalization of the economy has encouraged many international brands to open retail outlets in the city. The first mall, Suncity Mall, was opened to the general public in 2006. Connaught Place, planned as a one stop luxury location with multiple 5 star facilities, is under construction in Sector 25.Metropolis Mall is also being made.

The city lies on National Highway 10 and National Highway 65. National Highway 10 from Delhi to Fazilka connects it to Rohtak and Sirsa and National Highway 65 from Ambala to Pali connects it to Kaithal and Jodhpur. The state highways of Haryana that pass through Hisar are State Highway 10, 13 and 20. Besides, there are district roads, village link roads and canal inspection roads. In 1947, the total metalled road length in the city was 137 kilometres which increased to 1,888 kilometres in 1978.

The city was occupied by George Thomas in 1798. This arrangement continued up to 1801 when George Thomas was driven out from here by the Sikh-Maratha-French confederacy. In 1803, it came under East India Company and remained its part until the Indian Rebellion of 1857 when Muhammad Azim, a descendant of the Mughal family took it away from the Company for a short period. The Company sent forces under General Van Cortlandt who defeated Muhammad Azim and Rao Tula Ram on 16 November 1857.

The important libraries in the city are Nehru Library, District Library, Gandhi Adhyan Kendra, Chatterjee Memorial Library, Sushila Bhawan Trust Library, Sanatan Dharam Library, Lala Lajpat Rai Municipal Library, Singh Sabha Library, Vivekanand Library, Bar Library and the Public Relation Information Centre at Mini-Secretariat. There is one museum in the city which is maintained by CCS HAU in its Gandhi Bhawan and exhibits evolution of agriculture and vanishing antiques.

Agroha is another place of historical importance. It is situated about 24 km from the city and was once the capital of king Agrasena, who is believed to have lived during the last stages of Dwapar Yuga in the Mahabharat era. Remains of his capital have been excavated, known as Agroha Mound or locally as Ther, and belong to around 3000 BC. The city was also a major centre during the Mauryan period as Buddhist and Jain temples have also been revealed in the excavations.

Offices of the Municipal Corporation, Hisar and Haryana Police are located at District Administrative Complex also known as Mini Secretariat which was completed in 1980 whereas the offices of Hisar Sessions Division and Hisar District Bar Association are located at Judiciary Complex adjoining District Administrative Complex. This administrative and judiciary complex is largest in Haryana and at a district headquarters may be one of the largest in the country.

Hisar Airport (IATA: HSS, ICAO:VIHR) is located on the outskirts of the city. It started as Hisar Aviation Club in 1965 but was later merged with Haryana Institute of Civil Aviation in 1999. Now, it is known as Hisar branch of HICA. A privately managed service was started from Hisar to Delhi and Patiala in 1971 but was terminated after a period of six months. In 2002, all Delhi Flying Club (DFC) flights from Safdarjung Airport were shifted to Hisar.

The city falls under the Hisar Lok Sabha constituency, thus contributing one Member of Parliament (MP). It is a battalion Headquarters of 33rd Battalion of Border Security Force and 3rd Battalion of Haryana Armed Police. The 33rd Armoured Division of Indian Army is stationed at Hisar and is a part of I Corps. In 1996, Brigade of the Guards arrived here for conversion to mechanised profile. The unit is now a fully mechanised battalion.

Signs of Pre-Harappan settlements have be found at Siswal and Lohari Ragho. One of the four pre-Harappan phases has been named Sothi-Siswal period (3200–2600 BC) on this site. Harappan settlements can be found as well in Rakhigarhi. The site covers 2180 hectares, making it the largest Harappan site known in India and the second biggest overall after Mohenjodaro. All the sites are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Another major park located in the city is Madhuban Park situated near the Mahabir Stadium. The park was commissioned in 1972. and houses a swimming pool, children’s library and a Kala Kendra. Located at the centre of the city is Town Park. The park was opened for public in 2000. It was developed and is maintained by Haryana Urban Development Authority. It adjoins the Central Jail and has an artificial waterfall.

The railway station at Hisar comes under Northern Railway Zone. The first railway line to the city was constructed in 1883 when Delhi Rewari Railway was extended to Bhatinda. Currently, there are four broad gauge railway lines at the station. The railway station is a part of Western Dedicated Rail Freight Corridor according to which the city is to be developed as an export-oriented industrial units.