Hanumangarh, best known for its temples and historical significance

 Hanumangarh is a city in the northern state of Rajasthan in western India, located on the banks of the river Ghaggar, also known as the ancient Sarasvati waterway, about 400 km from Delhi. It is the authoritative seat of Hanumangarh district. The Hanumangarh district headquarters is located on the banks of the Ghaggar River, which is the present-day form of the last legendary Saraswati waterway.

Located about 400 km from Delhi, Hanumangarh is best known for its temples and historical significance, as it was once part of the Indus Valley Civilisation. Recent excavations in the area have brought to light some amazing artefacts from an era of great significance in the history of mankind.

 The Ghaggar River, called 'Nali' in the local language, divides the region into two parts. To the north of the Ghaggar River is Hanumangarh Town and to the south is Hanumangarh Junction. Hanumangarh Town is the centre of the economy and the main workplaces, including the offices of the regional authorities, are located in Hanumangarh Town. Earlier, Hanumangarh was the kingdom of the 'Bhati' Rajputs. It was founded by Bhupat, the child of the Bhati King of Jaisalmer in 1295 AD.

 Bhupat named the city 'Bhatner' in memory of his father. Bhatner was most important because of its location on the Delhi-Multan highway. Traders from Central Asia, Sindh and Kabul passed through Bhatner to Delhi and Agra. In 1805, Suratsingh, the king of Bikaner, took control of Bhatner after defeating the Bhatis. As the day of triumph fell on a Tuesday, the day dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the name of Bhatner was retained as Hanumangarh.