Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c55.s10.4

v4.c55.s10.4

The northern part of Hariānā owes its life to the Ghaghar river, which remains lost in sand during nine months of the year, but overflows during the rainy season and spreads over the soil a rich fertilizing loam washed down from the Himālayan foot-hills, which yields an abundant crop of the finest wheat. The south and west parts are dry and the water has to be drawn up from very deep wells, because the rainfall is scanty and drought is frequent. Here in good seasons, they grow millets, pulse, barley and rice. But "the pasturage is uncommonly luxuriant. . . . The grass of Hariānā is of a superior quality, both as to wholesomeness and nourishment. Hence the cattle excel those of other parts." Even today the Hissār breed of bulls and cows is famous throughout India.