In ancient times, Gohana was known as Gavambhavana and was considered a sacred place. Historically, Gohana is important as a center of Rajput power.
Prithviraj Chauhan had constructed a fort here. After defeating Prithviraj in 1192,
Muhammad Ghori destroyed the fort. Later, Gohana became a settlement of Taga Brahmans. Till recently, Gohana was a tehsil of
Rohtak District, however, at present it is under
Sonipat District.
