city, southern Haryana state (Haryāna), northwestern India. It is connected by rail to Delhi (northeast). A historic centre of trade between Delhi and Rajasthan, Rewari is said to have been built by Raja Rao (or Rewat), who named it for his daughter Rewati. It was constituted a municipality in 1867. Today it is a major commercial and transport centre and an agricultural market. There is some light industry. It has colleges affiliated with Kurukshetra University. Pop. (2001) 100,684.