Rewari was accorded the status of a district by the Government of Haryana on November, 1, 1989. Its geographical boundaries have district Rohtak in its north, Mahendergarh district in its west and district Gurgaon in its east & north-east directions. District Alwar of Rajasthan touches Rewari in the south-east. Prior to it, Rewari was a Sub-division and Tehsil head quarter of district Mahendergarh.

Rewari is located at 82 KM mile stone in the south-west direction of the national capital Delhi across the Delhi Jaipur National Highway No. 8. Rewari town is situated at the height of 241.95 meters above sea level.

This district is spread over 1559 Sq. km area with a total population of 6,23,301 (1991 census). It is divided into 2 sub-divisions, Rewari and Kosli. It is further divided into 3 revenue tehsils, that is Rewari, Bawal & Kosli and 5 CD Blocks namely Rewari, Bawal, Khol, Jatusana & Nahar. The whole district consists of 412 villages and 346 Panchayats. In this district temperature ranges from 2 to 47 degree centigrade, months of December & January are of sever cold and the months of May & June are of bitter summer. Because of the touch of Rajasthan this district faces dusty storms in summer season. Overall climate of this district remains dry. July,August & September are the months of rainy season. Light rains are experienced during December, January & Feb.

Places of Interest

Bada Talab

This pond is situated near old Town Hall of Rewari. It was built (pakka - cemented) by Rao Tej Singh during the year 1810-1815. This huge pond is filled by rain/cannal water thru underground inlets. This talab had provision for separate bathing for ladies and gents.

Shri Ghanteshwar Mandir

The “GHANTESHWAR MANDIR” is among the famous religios places in the district. It is situated in the heart of city. The statues of all gods & goddess of “SANATAN DHARMA” are eastablished in the temple. It is three storied temple. A majority of citizens come to this temple for prayers. A famus temple of lord HANUMAN is situated on the bank of bada talab, this temple is visited by large numbers every tuesday. There are two church in the city since the time of British.

Bhagwat Bhakti Ashram

Apart from these are other several places in the rural areas viz: temple of “BABA Bheron Nath” at Khol, temple of “Swamy Shrnanad” at Darauli, Ashrma of “BABA Purshotam Dass” at Balwari village, temple of “ BABA Raghunath” at Sangwadi village and temple of “BABA Mohan Dass” at the village Bharawas. Some of the above are monuments (Samadhi) and in the memory of these sants, the local people conduct village fairs every year.The “BHAGWAT BHAKTI ASHRMA” of Rampura is also a famous historical place in the district Rewari.

The Red Mosque
The red mosque (Lal Masjid) near the old courts (Kchahari) is among the famous historical places in the district. It was built during the regime of King Akbar in the year 1570. Also there are two monuments near the mosque.

History

The History of the district Rewari is contemporary to the history of Delhi. During MAHABHARTA period there was a king named Rewat He had a daughter whose name was Rewati. But the king used to call her Rewa lovingly. The king founded and established a city named “Rewa wadi” after the name of her daughter. Later on Rewa got married with Balram, elder brother of Lord Krishna and the king donated the city “Rewa wadi”as dow ry to her daughter. Later the city Rewa wadi became REWARI.

During the rule of Mughlas a “VANIK” named Hemu of Rewari became chief of Army and Prime minister of SOOR-SAMRAJYA. On decay of this SAMRAJYA he became ruler of Delhi and known by the name “HEM CHANDER VIKRMADITYA”. He could rule for very short period and sacrificed his life on Nov. 5, 1556 in the second battle of Panipat while fighting against Mughlas.

During the rule of Mughla Rewari was the part of Delhi territory. In the SAVTANTRTA-SANGRAM of 1857 “Rao Tula Ram & Krishan Gopal “ of Rewari fought aggressively against the British rule with the help of “Samrat Bahadur Shah Zafar” and there was a movement when they brought the British rule to an end in Rewari. But Rao Tula Ram could not succeed and he expired after some time. The land of Rewari is called “VEER-BHUMI”. Even today the people of Rewari feel proud to serve in Indian Armies.

The majority of the castes which lived in Rewari was Morya, Gupts and Gujjars. Althoug now the majority is of the Ahirs, all castes live with harmony. In the city the Punjabis and Guptas have hold on the business.