'''Chandigarh''' is a union territory of [[India]] and the first planned city of independent India. It was established in 1953 after India declared independence in 1947, and became the capital of the state of [[Punjab]]. In 1966, a new state, [[Haryana]], was carved out of Punjab, so Chandigarh became a union territory, independent of both Punjab and Haryana. However, it is still the capital of both states. | '''Chandigarh''' is a union territory of [[India]] and the first planned city of independent India. It was established in 1953 after India declared independence in 1947, and became the capital of the state of [[Punjab]]. In 1966, a new state, [[Haryana]], was carved out of Punjab, so Chandigarh became a union territory, independent of both Punjab and Haryana. However, it is still the capital of both states. |