Balban appointed powerful and honest men like Sher Khan and Prince Muhammad as Governors of the Punjab.

Deimachus or Daimachus was a Greek of the Seleucid Empire, who lived during the third - century BCE. He became an ambassador to the court of the Mauryan ruler Bindusara "Amitragatha" (son of Chandragupta Maurya) in Pataliputra in India. Deimachus was sent by Antiochus I Soter.

The Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit - language play by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India. The play is an example of creative writing, but not entirely fictional.

The Gupta Empire rose to power around 320 CE and its influence extended over a large portion of the Indian subcontinent, including Punjab. The Gupta period is known as the "Golden Age of India" because of its achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, literature, culture and mathematics. The Gupta Empire gradually declined starting in the late 5th century CE, eventually dissolving around 600 CE.

Pushyamitra Shunga or Pushpamitra Shunga was the founder and the first ruler of the Shunga Empire which he established to succeed the Maurya Empire.

The Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit - language play by Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent of the king Chandragupta Maurya to power in India. The play is an example of creative writing, but not entirely fictional.

Palaeolithic Age (The Early Stone Age) sited are discovered at Daulatpur, Dher, Majra, Hoshiarpur, Dhang, Nalagarh, Pirthan, Khokhra-Ka-Choa, Rampura, Sirsa, Bhud and Dholbaha.

Main fruit crops of Punjab are kinnow (reddish orange), peach, pear and guava. Punjab topped all other states in India in the production of Kinnow.

The cotton crop in Punjab, grown from the Bt-cotton seed, have been affected by a pest known as the mearly bug and white flies.

Kahn Singh Nabha was a Punjabi Sikh scholar, writer, anthologist, lexicographer, and encyclopedist. His most influential work, Mahan Kosh, inspired generations of scholars after him. He also played a role in the Singh Sabha movement.

The Western Yamuna Canal is the oldest canal in Haryana. It was constructed during the British colonial era in the late 19th century to provide irrigation water to the region.

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat (1925-2010) was a prominent Indian politician and social leader, best known for his role in the politics of the state of Rajasthan. He served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 1993 to 1998 and later became the Vice President of India from 2002 to 2007.

A celebration of the monsoon season and the reunion of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Rajasthan, and includes the following events:

The river considered sacred in Rajasthan is the River Saraswati. This river holds significant cultural and religious importance in Hindu mythology and is believed to have mystical properties. According to ancient texts, it is associated with the goddess Saraswati, who is the deity of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning.

The Rajput dynasty that ruled over Rajasthan for the longest period was the Sisodia dynasty of Mewar. The Sisodia rulers are renowned for their valiant resistance against invasions and their significant contribution to the culture and history of Rajasthan.

Maharana Pratap's chief rival was Akbar, the Mughal emperor. Akbar reigned from 1556 to 1605 and is known for his extensive empire and efforts to consolidate power across India. He sought to expand Mughal dominance in the region of Mewar, where Maharana Pratap ruled.

The famous battle that took place in Rajasthan in 1527 is the Battle of Khanwa. This significant conflict was fought on March 16, 1527, between the forces of the Mughal Empire, led by Babur, and the Rajput king Rana Sanga of Mewar.

Jaipur was established in the year 1728. It was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who was the ruler of the Kachwaha clan. The city was meticulously planned and designed by the architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, reflecting the principles of Vastu Shastra, the traditional Indian system of architecture.

The city in Haryana known for its bird sanctuary is Sultanpur, located near Gurugram. It is a popular destination for birdwatchers.