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Haryana

Karnal or the Rice Bowl of India is a city located in National Capital Region and the headquarters of Karnal District in the Indian state of Haryana.

Karnal, headquarter of the district Karnal, is one of the oldest districts of Haryana. The city has gained importance since Mahabharata era. It is believed that it was founded by Raja Karna, the eldest son of Kunti and hence the city is called the city of Daanvir Karna.

Faridabad is the largest city in the north Indian state of Haryana. It is a leading industrial centre and situated in the National Capital Region bordering the Indian capital New Delhi. Faridabad has been described as eighth fastest growing city in the world and third most in India by City Mayors Foundation survey. The newly developed residential and industrial part of Faridabad (Sec. 66 to 89) between the Agra Canal and the Yamuna River is commonly referred as Greater Faridabad.