Kaithal

Kaithal is a city and a municipal council in Kaithal district in the Indian state of Haryana. Kaithal was previously a part of Karnal District and later, Kurukshetra District until 1 November 1989, when it became the headquarters of the Kaithal District of Haryana.Timur stopped here in 1398, before attacking Delhi. Later, the city became a Muslim cultural centre, under the rule of Delhi Sultanate. Tombs of several Sufi saints dating from the 13th century can be found in the city today; most important among them is that of Sheikh Sala -ud-din of Bhalkh (1246 CE). The town was renovated and a fort was built during the rule of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar, and as per Ain-i-Akbari, it was a pargana, under the sarkar of Sirhind, and had developed into an agricultural centre.

Kaithal was originally known as Kapisthal, which means ‘adobe of Kapi’. This place is traditionally connected to Lord Hanuman. It is also believed that the place had been founded by Yudhishthira, the head of Pandavas. Kaithal has a lesser known history as well. The Razia Sultan, who was the first woman ruler of India, died here and her 'mazaar' (tomb) is still there in the city. The district of Kaithal is a flourishing agricultural area known for its co