Sohna

Sohna, which, according to historical records, traces its origin from 11th century onward, was occupied by three races in succession: namely the Iranian Kambhos, the Khanzadas and the Rajputs. Gazetteers mention that Nawab Qutb Khan Khanzada defeated the Kambhos and took over the town in 1570. The Khanzadas were expelled in 1620 by the Sisodia Rajputs. The Rajputs migrated to Sohna, who according to myths, obeyed the orders their patron saint who appeared in their dream indicating Sohna as their place of settlement.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/it-is-time-we-celebrate-the-rich-history-of-sohna/story-XfmUD9NoAXBJFB6zLb9BmJ.html|title=It is time we celebrate the rich history of Sohna|date=3 September 2018|website=Hindustan Times}}

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Sohna hotsprings, in the foothills of the Aravalis, also has an ancient Shiva temple. The temple was built by the Baba lakhi shah Banjara Banjara. A Gangasnan mela (fair) is held each November at the temple, and a fair is held each July and August to celebrate Teej.

The hot springs in the temple are strongly sulphurous, and their temperature varies from {{convert|46|to|51.7|°C}}. According to legend, Arjun (one of the five Pandav brothers) dug the wells when he was thirsty. Sohna is believed to have been the abode of hermits and the main kund (tank), Shiva Kund, is said to have medicinal properties. Devotees consider it sacred, and during eclipses and Somavati Amavasya they gather here to bathe in the water.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000218/haryana.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Haryana|website=www.tribuneindia.com}} The hilltop Barbet Resort, operated by Haryana Tourism, has sauna and steam-bath facilities, a small swimming pool, a park, lodging and a restaurant overlooking the town.[http://haryanatourism.gov.in/showpage.aspx?contentid=5617&serviceid=39 Haryana Tourism - Barbet Resort]

Damdama Lake, known for its boating and picturesque surroundings,{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-27/gurgaon/28247433_1_water-level-camping-site-water-table|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103135419/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-09-27/gurgaon/28247433_1_water-level-camping-site-water-table|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 November 2012|work=The Times of India|title=Monsoon brings drying Damdama Lake back to life|date=27 September 2010}} was created by building a weir on the South Delhi Ridge between Gurugram and Sohna. It lies in the Northern Aravalli leopard and wildlife corridor.

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Gora Barak Mosque has a minaret (khamba in Hindi). The Quto Khan ki Masjid, built from local red sandstone, is in ruins. The Shah Nazam al haq Tomb is claimed to be built over a Hindu temple.{{better source needed|date=August 2023}}[http://www.dhpc.in/photowalks/9 Mewat heritage walk] The tomb has an inscription dating it to 1461,{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vdMNBxOsvrUC&dq=sohna+fort&pg=PA98|title=Encyclopaedia of Tourism Resources in India|first=Manohar|last=Sajnani|date=30 April 2001|publisher=Gyan Publishing House|isbn=9788178350172|via=Google Books}} during the reign of Bahlul Khan Lodi of the Lodi dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Material from the Hindu temple was used to build the tomb.{{Cite web|url=https://harekrsna.com/sun/features/09-10/features1841.htm|title=Hindu Temples: What Happened to Them|author1=Shourie, Narain |author2=Dubashi, Swarup |author3=Ram Goel |date=September 2010|website=harekrsna.com}} It stands on a high platform with stone steps on one side leading to the entrance, inside which is a pillared hall. Decorative features include inscriptions in Arabic, pointed Islamic arches and floral patterns.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/-and-decay/articleshow/41942.cms Times of India: decaying Shah Nazam al Haq tomb] Educator Syed Ahmad Khan's grandfather is buried here, and notable Muslims were buried in the tomb complex of their favorite Sufi pirs.

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Lal Gumbaz of Sohna (Red Dome) and Kala Gumbaz of Sohna (Black dome) are west of the town. The 400-year-old tomb called Lal Gumbad is located in the vicinity of Ansal's Orchid Estate. It is made entirely of stone, the structure has a 12-pillared (barakhamba) hall in the entrance arcade that is made of red sandstone crowned with a dome. Attached behind this is the main tomb in stone masonry with a larger dome, exhibiting hybrid architectural styles from Tughlaq and Lodhi periods.

Nazam-ul-Haq dargah was built in 1461 during Lodi dynasty rule of Bahlul Lodi,[http://www.fridaygurgaon.com/news/2516-gurgaon-heritage.html Gurugram heritage], fridaygurgaon.com.{{better source needed|date=January 2019}} likely by Khanzada Rajputs.

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In the 2001 India census,{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}} Sohna had a population of 27,571. Males were 53 percent of the population, and females 47 percent. Sohna has a literacy rate of 63 percent, higher than the national average of 59.5 percent. Male literacy is 70 percent, and female literacy 54 percent. Seventeen percent of the population is under age six. Kunwar Sanjay Singh of the (BJP) Bharatiya Janata Party is the MLA for Sohna.[http://haryanaassembly.gov.in/MLADetails.aspx?MLAID=768 MLA Details]. Haryana Assembly.

{{see also | Economy of Haryana | Economy of India | Railway in Haryana | label 3 = Railway development in Haryana}}

The Rojka Meo industrial area in Raisika village to the south of Sohna, is a {{cvt|400|acre|adj=on}} industrial area with 379 plots.{{Cite web|url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/mewat.pdf|title=Industrial profile of Mewat}}2000, [https://books.google.com/books?id=EVXaAAAAMAAJ&q=Haryana+state+industrial+and+infrastructure+development+corporation National Capital Region Directory], Page 472. It falls on NH-248A in the influence zone of, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor and Western Peripheral Expressway and also lies in NCR region.

The Haryana government has drawn up a South Gurgaon Master Plan 2031, which will regulate housing.[https://web.archive.org/web/20211017192937/https://www.affordablehousinggurugram.in/huda-begins-drain-work-ahead-of-rainy-days/ Huda Begins Drain Work Ahead of Rainy Days] Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Passes through Sohna in Nuh District.

A master plan for the town[http://www.newprojectssohna.com/sohna-master-plan.html Sohna Master Plan]. newprojectssohna.com. was introduced in 2012. Divided into 38 sectors, the plan covers residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, transport, communications, utilities, public and semi-public use, open spaces and agricultural and conservation zones.{{cite web |url=http://www.sohnamasterplan.com/ |title=Sohna Master Plan |access-date=2013-04-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130422070752/http://sohnamasterplan.com/ |archive-date=22 April 2013 |df=dmy-all }}

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