History of Palwal


  • It was a part of the Pandava kingdom of Indraprastha, which was later restored by Vikramaditya.
  • The city Palwal got its name from a demon,"Palwasur" who ruled this place during the reign of Pandavas. He was killed by Balarama,elder brother of Shri Krishna.In his memory,every year a festival is organised in palwal which is known as "Baldev Chhat Ka Mela". There is also a temple dedicated to Balaram near Railway Station of Palwal.
  • In this city there is famous temple of Hindu named panchvati.
  • Railway Station of Palwal is the place from where Mahatma Gandhi ji were arrested first time on 19th April 1919.A historical building "Gandhi Ashram" was made in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi.
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