Bhiwani city is mentioned in Ain-e-Akbari. It was founded by a Rajput King name was Neem singh after his wife Bhani. The Bhani spelling changed to Bhiyani and subsequently to Bhiwani. Bhiwani has been a prominent center of commerce since the time of the Mughals. Bhiwani is also known for its temples and is known as the "Choti Kashi" of India because of them. Gauri Shankar temple (Kirorimal temple), Khakhi Baba Temple, Jogi Wala Temple and Devsar wali Maa Temple of Bhiwani are known throughout the country
