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Baglan Kingdom
Baglan is a taluka (tehsil) in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Sometimes Baglan Taluka is unofficially referred to as Satana, because of that city's dominance within the taluka. Geography Baglan Taluka is located in the mountains of the Western Ghats. Its principal river is the Mausam River (Mosam River) which is dammed at Haranbari Dam creating a large reservoir. History While now a backwater,Naravane, M. S. (1997) ''A Short History of Baglan'' Palomi Publications, Pune, , from the Introduction, se"About the book" Sahyadri Books Baglan was once the site of the Baglan Kingdom, the Bagul kingdom that existed from 1308 to 1619. The native people in the area were the Bhils and the Marathas, Mali. Later on during the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale of the Maratha Empire, Baglan was a territory of major importance because of its proximity to the then flourishing and rich mughal market city of Surat. Maratha's were aware of this and used it to thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, with a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. History Pre-independence The Indian subcontinent has been ruled by many different ethnic groups throughout its history, each instituting their own policies of administrative division in the region. The British Raj mostly retained the administrative structure of the preceding Mughal Empire. India was divided into provinces (also called Presidencies), directly governed by the British, and princely states, which were nominally controlled by a local prince or raja loyal to the British Empire, which held ''de facto'' sovereignty ( suzerainty) over the princely states. 1947–1950 Between 1947 and 1950 the territories of the princely states were politically integrated into the Indian union. Most were merged into existing provinces; others were organised into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maratha Empire
The Maratha Empire, also referred to as the Maratha Confederacy, was an early modern Indian confederation that came to dominate much of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. Maratha rule formally began in 1674 with the coronation of Shivaji of the Bhonsle, Bhonsle Dynasty as the ''Chhatrapati'' (Marathi language, Marathi: "The title "Chhatrapati" was created by Shivaji upon his coronation"). Although Shivaji came from the Maratha_(caste), Maratha caste, the Maratha empire also included warriors, administrators and other notables from Maratha and several other castes from Maharashtra. They are largely credited for ending the Mughal Empire, Mughal control over the Indian subcontinent and establishing the Maratha Empire. The religious attitude of Aurangzeb, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb estranged non-Muslims, and his inability to finish the resulting Maratha uprising after a Mughal–Maratha Wars, 27-year war at a great cost to his men and treasure, eventually ensued Maratha a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mulher
Mulher is a village in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. Location The village of Mulher (Mayurnagari) is located on the Southern bank of the Mausam River. It is 3.5 km east by road of the village Vide Digar and the Haranbari Dam (downstream). It is 9 km by road west (upstream) of Taharabad. It is located on State Highway 14. It is connected by road, and buses and rickshaw are available from Taharabad. There are no hotels at Mulher village; the closest lodgings are Uddhav Maharaj Samadhi Mandir or Mulher Machi. From Mulher machi the trio of forts Mora, Hargad and Mulher can easily be climbed in a day. Mulher Fort is located in Mulher village. From the township to the base of the Fort is approximately 5 kilometres. History The Rathore dynasty of Bagul ancestry reigned Baglan between 1310 and 1638. Mulher fort was their capital. The Mughals then gained control of Baglan. For the Surat ransack of January 1664 & October 1670, Shivaji Maharaj had follow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangitungi
Mangi-Tungi is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between, located near Tahrabad about 125 km from Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Mangi, high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, high, the eastern. Mangi-Tungi is from the city of Satana. Overview There are numerous temples and is considered sacred in Jainism. It enshrines images of Tirthankaras in several postures including '' Padmasana'' and ''kayotsarga''. Sometimes, it is described as ''Siddha Kshetra'', meaning a gateway to the state of enlightenment. Around 3,500 (7,000 Up & Down) steps lead to the foot of the peak, which is enriched with several monuments of historical and religious prominence. Besides, there are numerous caves named after great Tirthankaras such as Mahavira, Rishabhanatha, Shantinatha and Parshvanatha. A grand fair is held here annually during ''Kartik'' (September–October) where people visit in large numbers to witness festival. There are many inscriptions on idols, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakhamapur
Lakhamapura is a village in the Badami taluk of Bagalkot District in Karnataka State. Importance Lakhamapura is a Middle Palaeolithic site in the Kaladgi basin. Quartzitic artefacts such as handaxes and cleavers have been excavated in Lakhamapura village. See also *Badami *Bagalkot *Kudalasangama *Karnataka Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ... References AMS Maps of India and Pakistan Villages in Bagalkot district Archaeological sites in Karnataka {{Bagalkot-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaikheda
Jaikheda is a village in Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated in Baglan Taluka in Nashik district. It is located on the right (south) bank of the Mosam River. The population is about 8,000. Underground canal A state highway connecting Malegaon to Pimpalner goes through the village. An underground canal was built between Sompur and Jaikheda under the Maratha Empire The Maratha Empire, also referred to as the Maratha Confederacy, was an early modern Indian confederation that came to dominate much of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. Maratha rule formally began in 1674 with the coronation of Shi .... It was built to provide irrigation water for farmland. Agricultural sustainability The majority of people in Jaikheda are Farmers. The ''Black-cotton'' and mixed type soil is found here. The main crops include -''Sugarcane-Grapes-Pomegranates''-''Onions'' and other vegetables like ''Chilly, Tomato, Cucumber'', etc. Major businesses are related to the trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dyane
Dyane is a census town in Nashik district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Demographics As of the 2001 India census, Dyane had a population of 24,837. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dyane has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 64% and, female literacy is 51%. In Dyane, 20% of the population is under 6 years of age. References Cities and towns in Nashik district {{Nashik-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
