Haryana capital: After Haryana and Punjab were split

After Haryana and Punjab were split into two different states in 1966, both the states wanted Chandigarh as their capital . The Central Government declared Chandigarh as a union territory and decided to serve Chandigarh as a joint capital of Haryana and Punjab until a favourable solution was found. Union territory and capital of Haryana is Chandigarh. Hence, Chandigarh works as a city and district and, at the same time, as a union territory. Chandigarh Haryana 's capital is Chandigarh, which is also the capital of Punjab. Learn about the capitals of the other 27 states and 8 union territories of India, their formation dates, and their specialities. Learn about the history, geography and culture of Chandigarh, the joint capital of Haryana and Punjab. Find out how Chandigarh was planned, why it is called the City Beautiful and what are its attractions.