Ghasera

Ghasera is a village in Mewat district, Haryana state, northern India. It is dominated by Meos.This village is also known as Ghandhi Gram Ghasera (after it was visited by father of nation i.e. Mahatma Gandhi jee at the time of partition).

Ruined walls and a grand entrance show that Ghasera was a historical village. This came into prominence in the 18th century when Bahadur Singh (a Rajput) had a fight with Jat Ruler of Bharatpur in 1753.[1] In the battle, Bahadur Singh lost and his wives committed suicide. There are various ponds and shrines to Hindu Gods around it, However many Mosques were added in place of these shrines.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ F. C. CHANNING, ESQUIRE (1882). LAND REVENUE SETTLEMENT OF THE GURGAON DISTRICT. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  2. ↑ Outlook Publishing (7 July 2008). Outlook. Outlook Publishing. p. 76. Retrieved 5 November 2012.

Coordinates: 28°09′N 77°04′E / 28.150°N 77.067°E