Guru Har Rai, the oldest son of the seventh Sikh Guru, is supposed to have created modern-day Dehradun.
2. Associated with the reign of Emperor Ashoka
The Kalsi rock edict recalls the days when Dehradun was a part of Emperor Ashoka's realm as part of the Mauryan kingdom.
3. Finds reference in Ramayana and Mahabharata
Dehradun finds the reference in the holy scriptures of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Dehradun is said to derive its name from Dronagiri, the city of Guru Dronacharya.
Dehradun is India's educational hub, and it is home to some of the country's most prestigious institutions and colleges.
5. Multicultural society
Dehradun reflects the multicultural secular fabrics of India. The city houses various ethnic groups and societies including Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Nepali to name a few all coexisting together in peace.
7. Temples dating back 2000 years
The majority of Dehradun's temples and religious sites date back over 2000 years. This underlines the city's cultural heritage and its historical significance as a popular pilgrimage site.