Faridabad was founded in 1607 A.D. by Sheikh Farid, treasurer of Jahangir, with the object of protecting the highway, which passed through the town. Shaikh Farid built a fort, a tank and a mosque, which are now in ruins. Later, it became the headquarters of a pargana, which was held in jagir by the Ballabgarh ruler. Faridabad became 12th district of Haryana state on 15th August, 1979.

Faridabad is also a major industrial hub of Haryana. Faridabad is famous for henna production from the agricultural sector, while tractors, motorcycles, switch gears, refrigerators, shoes, tyres and garments constitute its primary industrial products.

Location

Faridabad is about 25 kms. from Delhi. It is bounded by Delhi (National Capital) on its north, Gurgaon district on the west, Palwal district on the south and state of Uttar Pradesh on its east. Delhi-Mathura National Highway No. 2 (SherShah Suri Marg) passes through the middle of district. It has a railway station on the Delhi-Mathura broad-gauge line of the Indian Railway.

Linking Roads: Delhi-Agra National Highway No.2 (SherShah Suri Marg) passes through centre of District. Faridabad is located on both sides of the Delhi-Mathura National Highway No. 2.

Postal Code: 121001 | Longitude: 77°18'28" E | Latitude: 28°25'16" N| Area: 742.90 sq km | Altitude: 198 metres above sea level | Population: 1,798,954 (Census 2011) | Literacy rate: 83.00 (Census 2011) | STD Code: 0129 | Languages: | Best season to visit: All seasons to visit.