Faridabad is a flourishing industrial city in Haryana. Along with Gurgaon, it accounts for nearly sixty percent of the state’s revenue collection. The city of Faridabad was founded in 1607 AD. C. by Sheikh Farid, who was the treasurer of Emperor Jehangir.

The main objective of establishing this city was to protect the road that passed through the place. Shaikh Farid also built a fort, a water tank and a mosque here which is now in ruins. It later came into the hands of the Jat rulers. who made it the state capital of Ballabhgarh.

Faridabad is located in the Yamuna plains and is bordered by the river to the east and the Aravalli hills to the west and southwest. It was once an important agricultural center, but as of now it has become an asphalt jungle with practically all the land under development. for residential buildings.

The city of Faridabad is located at a distance of 25 kilometers from Delhi and the Delhi-Mathura National Highway No. 2 (Shershah Suri Marg) passes through the district. In addition to the Henna production industry, the city is also home to industries based on the manufacture of tractors, motorcycles, gear shifts, refrigerators, footwear and tires.

Apart from manufacturing industries, Faridabad is also rapidly emerging as the IT hub for small and medium-sized businesses due to the availability of highly skilled manpower and proximity to Delhi.

Apart from this, Faridabad is also a tourist destination with beautiful lakes and temples.

Badhkal Lake is a paradise for people interested in ornithology. A large number of local and migratory birds abound in the lake. It is also a great retreat for families where one can relax in the middle of the hills and also enjoy kayaking and rock climbing water sports.

The Suraj Kund resort is at a distance of 8 kilometers from South Delhi. It offers a perfect getaway for both people living in Delhi and those living in Faridabad. The highlight of Surajkund is the Surajkund Crafts Mela, which is organized every year in the month of February, tourists from all corners visit the place to purchase ethnic handicrafts from all over India.

Nahar Singh Palace: One of the must-see places in Faridabad is the Raja Nahar Singh Palace in Ballabhgarh, which was built in the 18th century by Rao Balram. It has now become a heritage resort. Raja Nahar Singh is said to have played a key role in the 1857 War of Independence and was later hanged by the British.

Siddhidata Temple – This temple complex is located on the Badhkal-Surajkund road and is a very peaceful place to spend time.

Therefore, even though Faridabad has developed as a major industrial city, it has preserved its history in the form of all the historical monuments and the serenity of the place is added to the presence of beautiful lakes in the city.