Why visit Mani Mājra
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sukhna Interpretation Centre, Rock Garden of Chandigarh and Hansraj Public School.
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About Mani Mājra
Manimajra (now referred to as ''Sector 13') is a significant residential and commercial hub in Chandigarh. Reconstituted in February 2020, it bridges the city's historical princely roots with its modern industrial expansion.
From the Wikipedia article Mani Majra (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
DT Cinemas
Cinema and theater · 1.8 km
DLF City Centre Mall, 2nd floor, Plot No-22/23 I.T Park, Chandigarh
Museums and landmarks2
Sukhna Interpretation Centre
Museum · 3.6 km
Art museum in Sukhna Lake
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Rock Garden of Chandigarh
Park · 5.2 km
Sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India
National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre
Park · 2.2 km
Sector 5, Panchkula
Restaurants and cafes18
6 more on the map.
History
The town was founded in 1515 by Mani Ram, a Zamindar under the Lodhi Dynasty. By the 18th century, his descendent Gangaram Singh governed Manimajra and 84 surrounding villages as a Mughal vassal. Following the decline of Mughal authority, Gangaram's son, Gharib Dass, established the independent Manimajra State. Despite early conflicts with the Raja of Nahan, Gharib Dass expanded his territory, seizing Pinjore and establishing the Manimajra Fort as his capital.
Upon his death in 1783, his son Raja Gopal Singh took over, eventually receiving the title of Raja from the British in 1814 for his service in the Gurkha campaign. Gopal Singh is notably responsible for building the Mansa Devi Temple (1811–1815). The dynasty continued through Raja Goverdhan Singh and Raja Gurbaksh Singh, ending with Raja Bhagwan Singh, who died without a male heir in 1866. Consequently, the British annexed the state, and the fort later passed to the Raja of Faridkot through marriage.
In the 20th century, the town was led by Sardar Ajit Singh, who is credited with protecting local Muslim families during the 1947 Partition. The area also saw migration from the Ranas of Kuthar, who became major landowners.
Today, the historical legacy survives through the 500-year-old Shiv Temple and the Manimajra Fort, which served as a filming location for the movie Zero Dark Thirty.
From the History section of Mani Majra on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare41
Map of Mani Mājra
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Getting there and nearby towns
Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 km away.
- Panchkula 2 km southeast, about 2 min by car
- Dariya 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Mauli Jagran 3 km southwest, about 3 min by car
- Chandigarh 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Bir Ghaghar 5 km east, about 5 min by car
- Mohali 12 km west, about 12 min by car
- Naraingarh 38 km southeast, about 38 min by car
- Shimla 54 km northeast, about 54 min by car
- Patiāla 60 km southwest, about 1 h by car
- Thānesar 82 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chandigarh Rock Garden 4, Ijon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sukhna Gallery insider view, Pankajkukreti03, CC BY-SA 4.0
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