Title
IIT Ropar, History of Ropar (Rupnagar)
Description
IIT Ropar is located at Rupnagar (formerly known as Ropar) town of district Rupnagar in Punjab. Rupnagar was founded in the 11th century and was named after Rup Sen, son of Raja Rokeshar. Recent excavations and explorations conducted at Rupnagar indicate that the first settlement here were those of the Harappans, who reached the upper Satluj towards the close of the third millennium B. C. The district has a rich historical and religious significance.
The town of Rupnagar, which is also the district headquarters, is at a distance of 42 kms from Chandigarh, the state capital. Rupnagar is well connected by National Highway NH-21. The Delhi-Ambala-Una railway line passes through Rupnagar and provides good rail connectivity. The nearest airport is in Chandigarh which is located at a distance of about 50 kms.
The town of Rupnagar, which is also the district headquarters, is at a distance of 42 kms from Chandigarh, the state capital. Rupnagar is well connected by National Highway NH-21. The Delhi-Ambala-Una railway line passes through Rupnagar and provides good rail connectivity. The nearest airport is in Chandigarh which is located at a distance of about 50 kms.