The city of Karnal , said to have been founded by Raja Karna, of the Mahabharta fame, spring into prominence in 1739 when Nadir Shah defeated Muhammad Shah at Karnal . Raja Gopal Singh of Jind seized Karnal in 1763, and the Marhattas established themselves at Karnal in 1785. Skirmishes however, followed between the Marhattas and the Sikhs. In 1795 the Marhattas finally wrested it from Raja Bhag Singh of Jind and made it over to the George Thomas, who took part in the fight. Meanwhile Raja ... Connected by road and rail with Delhi (south) and Amritsar (northwest), Karnal is an important trade centre for grain, salt, metal, and cotton. Its industries include vegetable oil and saltpetre refining, liquor and perfume distilling, and light manufacturing. The charm of Karnal extends to its lively markets, such as Pehowa Road, where indigenous flavours and of world tradition and authenticity. Let's Explore places to visit in karnal , Karnal is an agricultural-industrial district in the north-central part of Haryana, founded by Raja Karna, a character in the Mahabharata. It has four sub-divisions, eight blocks and a rich cultural and historical heritage.
