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Hisar city previously spelled Hissar is the administrative headquarters of Hisar district in the state of Haryana in northwestern India. Hisar was founded as Hissar-e-Firoza by Firoz Shah Tughlaq on the demolished ruins of an existing prosperous Hindu and Jain city of Iksaru. The word Hisar derives from a Turkish word meaning "Fortress". It is situated 164 kilometers (102 mi) northwest of Delhi on the National Highway NH10. Hisar lies just 30 km north-east of the Thar Desert. Hot winds locally known as Loo are strong and frequent from May to July.
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