Behat

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Behat is an ancient town and a nagar panchayat (municipality) in Saharanpur district on the northern tip of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located on the State Highway No 57 on the banks of Eastern Yamuna Canal, about 26 km (about 16 miles) north of Main Saharanpur City, 190 km (118 miles) from the Indian Capital New Delhi, and 77 km (48 miles) from Haridwar, at an average elevation of 275 m from sea level. It is famous for production of fruits such as mangoes and guava, moorhas (reed stools), brass bells, and wrought iron handicrafts.Without introducing Mata Shakumbari devi temple it would not be justice with the importance of Behat.There is a famous SAS Academy school in Behat, which imparts quality education to children of Behat from all walks of life. Mrs. Zarina Nikhat is a principal and Mr. Mohd. Shariq Saied (Ashu Sir) is school administrator of the SAS Academy school. It was established in 1989. It is situated near new water tank. Environment of SAS Academy is eco-friendly with all sort of modern facilities.HistoryArchaeological excavations and surveys have provided evidences of the existence of many ancient settlements over the ages in and around Behat. On the basis of artifacts discovered during these excavations, human habitation can be traced as far back as 2000 BC in and around this area. Behat was probably known as Brihat-vat during the reign of the Nanda Dynasty (c. 500 BC). Indeed it is a place of considerable antiquity.

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