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The Saga of Gurgaon (Gurugram)
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World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Gurgaon (Hindi: [ɡʊɽɡãːw]), officially named Gurugram ([ɡʊɾʊɡɾaːm]), is a satellite city of Delhi and administrative headquarters of Gurgaon district, located in the northern Indian state of Haryana. It is situated near the Delhi–Haryana border, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of the national capital New Delhi and 268 km (167 mi) south of Chandigarh, the state capital.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It is one of the major satellite cities of Delhi and is part of the National Capital Region of India.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It is situated near the Delhi–Haryana border, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of the national capital New Delhi and 268 km (167 mi) south of Chandigarh, the state capital.
— Official Historical Record & Archive
SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY
Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy
As of 2011, Gurgaon had a population of 876,969.
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