Harda

Harda is a city and a municipality in Harda district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Harda is the administrative headquarters of Harda district.

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Place details

Locality: Harda
Region: Madhya Pradesh
Country: India
Population: 74,268
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Harda
Settlement.other_name: Hardah
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_caption: Top: Makrai Fort Bottom: Riddheshwar Mandir
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Madhya Pradesh
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Madhya Pradesh
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Harda
Settlement.government_type: Mayor-Council Government
Settlement.governing_body: Mayor, Harda Municipal Corporation
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.area_rank: 11
Settlement.area_total_km2: 200
Settlement.elevation_m: 296
Settlement.population_total: 1,66,625

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Wikidata facts

Elevation: 296
Dialing code: 7577

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postal code: 461331

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History
Mughal period
British period
Indian independence movement
Geography
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Flora and fauna
Demographics
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Harda is a city and a municipality in Harda district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Harda is the administrative headquarters of Harda district.

==History== ===Mughal period=== During the Mughal period, Harda was a mahal in the Handia sarkar. In 1742, Marathas led by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao captured the area, and displaced the Muslim governor of the Handia sarkar. Subsequently, Harda replaced Handia as the most important town in the area, as the local Maratha amil (chief) resided at Harda. Harda was a part of the Scindia's territories. In 1801, Yashwantrao Holkar sacked Harda. Later, Harda also faced attacks from the Pindaris and the Korku tribals.