Chandigarh, known as the “City Beautiful,” holds the dual role of being the capital of both Haryana and Punjab. This distinctive status, coupled with its carefully planned urban layout, positions Chandigarh as a city of considerable significance in India. This article will delve into the history, culture and noteworthy aspects of both Chandigarh and the state of Haryana.
Chandigarh’s history is closely tied to the partition of India in 1947. After the partition, the former Indian province of Punjab was divided into East Punjab in India and West Punjab in Pakistan. The former capital, Lahore, fell into West Punjab, Pakistan. To establish a new capital for East Punjab in India, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, envisioned a modern city to be built and that led to the creation of Chandigarh. The city’s master plan was prepared by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, who designed many of the government buildings and housing in the city.
Chandigarh was officially inaugurated on 7th October 1953, by India’s first President, Rajendra Prasad.
Chandigarh is situated near the foothills of the Himalayas in northwest India. It is located at an average elevation of 321 meters (1053 feet) and shares its borders with the states of Punjab and Haryana. The city is approximately 260 km (162 miles) north of New Delhi and 229 km (143 miles) southeast of Amritsar.
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Chandigarh, often referred to as the “City Beautiful,” serves as the capital of Haryana and shares its status as a joint capital with the neighboring capital of Punjab.
Chandigarh was officially inaugurated on 7th October 1953, by India’s first President, Rajendra Prasad.
Chandigarh is often referred to as ‘The City Beautiful.'
On 1st November 1966, Haryana was carved out of Punjab, primarily based on linguistic differences, to create a distinct identity for the people who primarily spoke Hindi.
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