Hanumangarh is a city and municipal council located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Situated on the banks of the river Ghaggar, the city is positioned approximately 400 km from Delhi and serves as the administrative headquarters for the Hanumangarh district.
The city was originally founded by King Bhupat in 255 AD and was known as Bhatner. Historically, it remained under the control of the Rajputs of the Bhati clan. The region is noted for its historical significance, including a siege by Timur in 1391 during which the Bhati Rajput king Dulachand briefly lost the fort before it was later occupied by Rao Jetsa of Bikaner.