Sonipat is a city where ancient mythology and modern industrial growth intersect. As one of the oldest inhabited regions in Haryana, it holds a place of pride in the traditional accounts of the origins of the Indian civilization.
​The Mythological Connection (Sonprastha)
​The history of Sonipat begins with the Mahabharata.
​The Five Villages: It is traditionally believed to be one of the five Prasthas (villages) founded by the Pandavas. At that time, it was known as Sonprastha (the Golden Place).
​The Pandava Demand: Along with Panipat, Baghpat, Tilpat, and Indraprastha, the Pandavas requested this town from Duryodhana to prevent the devastating Great War.