Rupnagar , also spelled
Ropar or
Rupar, is a city and a
municipal council in
Rupnagar district in the
Indian state of
Punjab. Ropar is a newly created fifth "Divisional Headquarters" of Punjab comprising Ropar, Mohali, and its adjoining districts. The ancient town of Rupnagar is said to have been named by a
Raja called Rokeshar, who ruled during the 11th century and named it after his son Rup Sen. It is also one of the bigger sites belonging to the
Indus Valley Civilization.