Solan
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Solan (सोलन) is a city and district in Himachal Pradesh.
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Location
It is located 50 km south of state capital Shimla.
Origin
The place is named after the Hindu goddess Shoolini devi (Durga) of which a fair is held every year in the month of June. It begins with the worship of goddess Shoolini Mata. A 3-day mela is held at the central Thodo ground on this occasion.. Solan was the capital of erstwhile princely state, Bhagat.[1]
Connection with Jat History
Solan is considered to be a city founded by Solanki clan people.
Jat Villages
हिमाचल के जिले सोलन कई हिस्सों में जाट समुदाय के लोग हैं। [2]
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