Agroha

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Haryana • India
Map indicating the location of Agroha
Location of Agroha
 Agroha 
Coordinates: 29°12′N 75°23′E / 29.2, 75.38
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Coordinates: 29°12′N 75°23′E / 29.2, 75.38 Agroha, 29.20 N 75.38 E, is an ancient town in Haryana, the "birthplace" of the Agrahari and Agrawal community. Ancient structures, pot-shards, coins and seals have been found in archaeological excavations. Agroha was the capital of legendary Emperor Agrasen.

It is close to Hisar and Hansi on NH 10. During the last 20 years Agroha Vikas Trust has done a lot of development of this Holy town. Now a very fine facility with modern lodging and boarding is available.

A number of temples have been constructed in the Complex. A Medical and Engineering college is also present at Agroha. In Aggarwals, there are 17 and half Gotras. They are very strict in marriage and do not marry between the same Gotras.

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Coordinates: 29°20′N, 75°38′E