Mawana is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district. The distance from Meerut, the district seat, is 26 kilometers. The term “Muhana” (gateway) is where its name originates. It is believed to be the Muhana of the kingdom of Hastinapur. Situated 9 miles from the city center, Hastinapur is a town from the Mahabharata period.