Hamirpur History

Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh is such a district which have its own unique importance in the Indian History panel. 

The soil of the area lighted by the austerity of Maharshi Parashar, Chayan, Jamadagni and Shrangi Hrishi. While on the other hand its glory turned  unexpected during splendorsome Chandel period. From the revolution of 1857 till Quit India Movement in all war of Independence, the name of this district is memorable.

Diwan Shatrughan Singh and Pt Parmanand who was the father of Singapore uprising, Both are the son of this tract of land. I'm also give my deep admiration for the Womanhood of Hamirpur District. who in the hour of peril for the motherland forsook the shelter of their homes and with unfailing courage and endurance stood shoulder to shoulder with their menfolk. hardly any other district's  in India's freedom struggle of women have participated as such to the territory. Rani Rajendra Kumari, wife of Deewaan Shatrughan Singh was the women leaders of the district's freedom activity. She was called another Rani Laxmi Bai of Hamirpur.

There is a village named Jarakhar (Jhalokhar) 15 Km away westward from Rath Tahsheel.The Lodhi Rajppots of this area had the patriotic personality.There loyalty for the Bundela King Maharaja Chatrashaal is well known. Once the army of the Mughal emperor of Delhi was going to attack over the Panna. At night there troops Made the camp in Jarakhar. The patriotic heroes of Jarakhar find out reality of that military camp.

 At night the people of Jarakhar together invaded like guerrilla army. Jarakhar residents cut off the head of defeated army commander and presented to the King Maharaja Chatrshal by placing it on a plate covered with emerald silk sheet. Chhatrasal became very pleased to hear about the bravery of Jarakhar people. He canonized Lodhi Rajputs of Jarakhar by 'Rawat' on the victory . As a symbol, he provided saber, mace, and funnel to them.

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All India Congress sessions

In 1921 Dewan Sahab, Pt Baijnath and Sri Bhai headed towards Ahmedabad.where Mahatma Gandhi was about to reach.

Congress session

Gandhi's principles and ideas were the basis of the Ahmedabad Congress. session of the All India Congress had to be held  in a large field Out of town .  camp had made for the representatives of statewise and district wise for staying. The exhibition of handicraft was very beautiful . Total Gujrat was inspired by Gandhism. Hamirpur,s agitators met with Mahatma gandhi, Viththal Bhai Patel, Ballabh Bhai Patel, Bhoola Bhai Desai, Hakeem Ajmal khan, Maulana abul kalam azad, Abdul Gaffar khan, Lala Lajpat ray, Madan Mohan Malveey, Motilal nehru, Jawahar lal Nehru, Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, Swami Sradhanand, Rajgopalacharya, Rajendra Babu, Sarojni naydu and Jamunalal Bajaj.

Kanpur Cangress session :In 1925 All India Congress session was held in in which hundreds of workers belonging to Mangrauth, Kulpahad, Ajner, Mahoba, Maudaha, Hamirpur and Rath had arrived.
Karanchi Cangress session :In 1926  All India Congress session was held in Karanchi In which all the famous leaders including Mahatma Gandhi Participated.Hamirpur's leaders were also present .Meanwhile, at the behest of the British government a communal riots happened in Kanpur in which  Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi was killed.

The British government had started riots in many parts of the country. Hindu-Muslim friendship and harmony of 1 921 was  broke down because of these tensions. Similarly during that time Hamirpur district Congress committee decided to participate in election.The anti congress Mr S.S Nehru was the District Magistrat of that time who was a great devotee of the British government.
. He called Manni Lal Gurudeo in Hamirpur and intimidated him. But he did not accept his advice.Then the sub-inspector of Binwar police also threatend him but no use. After all he won the election.Deewan Shatrughan Singh was appointment secreaty.

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Movement in Hamirpur

Non-cooperation movement of Mahtma Gandhi had sated fire in the English rule. Revolt against English rule began to spread in each and every house. In  1. July 1921. British declared the Congress organization illegal , and imposed Section 144 in the entire country. Acting under name of Congress were arrested. And applied the indictment of treason by putting him in jail. In opposition to the declaration of the section 144, Gandhi urged Indians to dissolve it in the country. So Rath was also gathering.

at Rath tehsil near sun clock there held a meeting in front of deliberate government policemen and Tahshildar for breaking section 144. That time Deewan Shatrughan Singh, Shri Pati Sahay Rawat, Pt haridas, Lal Singh, Babu Baijnaath, Matadeen Budhauliya, Moolchandra Sharma, Seth Gajodhar Prasad, Seth Gareeb Das, Kaalicharan Agrawal, Devi dau, Harprasad Seth and Gyasi Lal were the head activists of the Congress .They braked the section 144 by holding a Non-cooperation meeting. As a result Deewan Shatrughan Ji, Moolchandra, Matadeen, Gajodhar Prasad, Gareeb Das, Devi Dau, Harprasad, Kalicharan and Gysai Lal arrested on the spot and imprisoned them in Hamirpir Jail.

This was the first indictment of Hamirpur in Indian Freedom struggle which was placed under Hamirpur Court. The news of the arrest of Congress workers spread in the Bundelkhand  like a light.Rani Rajendra kumari Went to Jail with Shripati Sahay Rawat to see him. Dewwan ji imparted the responsibility of freedom struggle to her wife. Devan ji acknowledged the treason in Front of the court. He was sentenced to jail for 18 months and transferred them to Agra cant jail. That time pt nehru was present on that jail.

Rani Rajendra Kumari went to jail to see her husband. Deewan Ji said to her that its her responsibility to continued the freedom struggle.She was the bravo lady after returning from the jail she herself once again break the section 144 in Ramedi hamirpur. and given a speech in fron of the public. After that Bundela Thakur Ajit Singh had broke the section 144 to motivate the public.and Challenged the Britishers to arrest him and tortured him. After that Pt Haridas, Thakur Ujagar Singh, Sri Bhai and Lal Singh had broken the section but police did not arrest them.

After that event Rani Rajendra Kumari along with Sri Bhai and Lal Singh visited the district for the promotion of Non-cooperation movement. They held meetings in Kuchhechaa, Kundaura, Bharwa Sumerpur, Ingohta, Bidokhar, Patan pur and Mankraon. Rani Sahiba had participated in Gaya cangres and met with many female freedom fighters like Kastoorba Gandhi, Sarojni Nydu and Kamla Nehru. Rani's speech given in Kajli Fair of Mahoba, Ramleela of Rath and Kans Fair of Maudaha were the heart touching.

Another important activity during the Non-cooperation movement is the political confrence of Mahoba. This conference provided public awareness in mahoba and around Mahoba.

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Freedom Struggle In Hamirpur

Hamirpur district has an excellent role in India's freedom struggle. , it not only just the participated but also sacrifices in every criticality happend during 1857 to 1947. It is our misfortune that in the history there is the name of some prominent Leaders like Parmanand and Shatrughan Singh but many has not described the role of freedom struggle. Dr. Vindrawan Lal Verma have tried to highlight the role of the district. But historically the efforts are incomplete.

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Swadeshi Movement In Hamirpur

In every phase of the freedom struggle Hamirpur district has been some sort of cooperation. After the revolution of 1857 for some decades agitational activities contributed by this area were low. but when Lord Curjon divided Bengal in 1905 the whole country stirred once again. In such situation how this district remain silent.

 In the tiny village of Rath Thshil, Jharakhar had taken a political stretched in protests to Bangal dissolution. 

That time some anti British revolutionary news paper like 'Keshari' published in Nagpur, 'Venkteswar' published in Bombay, 'Bharat Jeewan' published in Kashi, and 'Shubhchintak' published in Reewan reccieved by  Khoob Chandra rawat and Gauri Shankar Lambar Dar. These became Jarakhar political consciousness. The people refused to pay rent to the British  which was a big adventure  at the time. People were beaten in Rath. 

Pt Parmanand was set free from Lahor jail in 1 august 1937 and come to Hamirpur. He used to fill the thoughts of nationalism to the youngsters whenever he come to Sinkraundha.

It is the matter of 1912,There was an anniversary of Aarya Society in Aaarya Society Temple Rath. In which Munsiram was  prominent activist, who later became known as Swami Shardanand, He established Gurukul Kangri.

There was a private house of Gopal Prasad who was the older brother of Pt Parmanand. Gopal Prasad and his brother Bldeo and Ram Charan lived in the house . This was the place where Pt parmanand Met with Sri Pati Sahay Rawat. At the instance of Parmananda Pro. Naidu ( He were known as modern Bhim at that time. He used to stand elephant on his chest keeping a big plank in his chest. He break the chains of iron which bind Elephant. He was the contemporary of Gama wrestler.) taught Exercises to Sri Pati Sahay Rawat.

Pt Parmanand spoke in Arya Samaj temple and sowed the seeds of revolution to Sri Pati Sahay Rawat and several people. He also met with head master of Jarakhar Mr.Chaturbhuj parashar. There he opted Sri Pati Sahay for revolution. Deewan Shatrughan Singh also discovered revolutionary youth in Hamirpur. And they created an organization of such people. There conference had been locked in theforest of Mangrauth. Youth arenas had been established for the practice of wrestling and physical exercise. soon matter of Jarakhar arenas spread all around. But the British Government was unknown about thease arenas. Jarakhar revolutionaries began to meet with activists of Mangrauth.

Diwan ji also discovered a revolutionary script which was sent to all for practice. Programs, Notices and news of the congress party were delivered in the same script so that the British could not detect the purpose of the party. Sri Pati Sahay Rawat wrote a book which revealed idea of ​​revolution and given it to Deewan Shatrughan Singh. It contains the organization of troops, weapons accumulation of scriptures, strategic forces and sabotage emphasized the particular duty. Diwan Ji visited several states to combine with the other indigenous groups . He met with Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, Sachindra Nath SanyalArjun Lal Sethi and Bengali revolutionaries. Deewaan Shatrughan Singh met with Chandra Shekhar Azad and Bhagat Singh  and Bhagat Singh by the request of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi. Thus Mangrauth became a land of revolutionary.

In 1919 Gandhi had accepted the proposal of non-cooperation under the direction of Vijay Raghwacharya in Nagpur Congress. The eyes of the nation rested on Mahatma Gandhi. Hamirpur patriot attracted towards Gandhi. So influential leaders of Bundelkhand started Congress .

Atma Ram Govind Kher and Raghunath dhulekar of Jhansi, Pt Mannilal Ji Pandey and Beni Madhaw Tiwari of Orai,Krishn Gopal Sharma of Konch, Kunwar Harprasad Singh banda, Chunni Lal Jain and Shankar lal Jain Mahoba,

It was 1919. Deewan shatrughan Singh,Sri pati sahay Rawat Beceme member of Kangress.That time Dewan Sahab Was 20 Years old and Rawat was 21.

The Hamirpur Congress took its first step in opposition to the practice of forced labor in the Rath. They come to Sikraundha from Mangrauth and its first meeting was held against forced labor. They encouraged landlords not to accept Forced labor and Harijans not not to do it. They also advertise Khaadi and forced labor even in the markets and fairs. Thus these Congressmen opposed to forced labor practice wandering around in Rath. There is a temple of Shyamla Devi in Sarsai Near rath. Where in the fair they made public relation by watering to the thirsty person.

He vigorous campaign to consolidate Hindu unity. Devan ji in 1920, gave full cooperation in Muslim festival Muharram. Rath's Hindu brothers given red carpet welcome to Tajiyas. And provided snacks at every door. Similarly, Muslims, too, have contributed to Hindu festival Jal Vihar of Rath.

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Hamirpur in Nagpur Flag Movement

In 1924 after Chauri Chaura massacre Mahatma Gandhi once said  that he will not start the movement until the environment of violence will not stop in the country. At the same time, some people in Nagpur Civil Lines, was trying to hoist the flag. At that time only British colony was there. They said to the revolutionaries not to fly the flag in civil lines only our flag 'Union Jack' can be flown. The issue rises quickly all over the country,Congress started Jhanda Satyagrah at Nagpur, against the local law prohibiting the use of flag in Nagpur. Soon people from all the states began to reach Nagpur. they were beaten and arrested and were jailed by British on charges of breach act 144 . Agitators from all over the india began to reach there and Nagpur flag movement was started.but no any person from Bundelkhand was reach there. so Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru called Deewan Shatrughan Singh to his home Anand Bhawan Allahabad and demanded some agitators for Nagpur flag movement.

5 revolutionary from Jarakhar was ready to go in Nagpur flag movement. SripatiSahay Rawat, Kirat, Indrajit, pancham Luhar and grove AB. They all dressed and reached Allahabad where Pt Nehru explained about the brutality of police and provided identity card. They reached Nagpur through Jabalpur and Gondia. There were total of 150 volunteers train from Uttar Pradesh. they fly the flag in the train and announced that no one will not remove any of these flags until the single revolutionary alive.Some Englishmen were also traveling in the train. When the train stopped at the Balaghat  station a rail guard  came to the agotators coaches and said "Tum log paidal jana mangta" agitator replied that "hum train se jana mangta lekin jhanda nahi hatana mangta" The train arrived Nagpur at 5 pm .

they all got out through a different gate. Police team surrounded them and beaten through the gun bunk until they were bled. Some people's bones were broken. Shripati Sahay Rawat deeply injured to his chest. After then they were sent to jail by the truck.The Chain of iron were put on at the foot of each Satyagrahis. and provided iron pan to eat and a bowl to drink water. Pot of soil used for the toilet. On the second day in court Section 109 imposed to all of them . Which means to stray-man were sentenced to jail for one year . In Nagpur jail the behavior towards prisoners  was inhumane by the British. The paper was made in jail. Old and useless paper files were put in the tank to rot . These files were attached bu iron pins which  causes the pain.If they refused to do work the jailer trapped by heavy wooden stick between his two legs . thus they feel difficulty in walking and sitting. sometimes they put handcuffs and nailed to the wall. They were given rotten pulses and bread  of coarse flour to eat.

The warden of Nagpur  jail was a resident of Ireland who always used comments on prisoners . on the other hand flag movement was on in full swing. The British began tensioned . He had no idea that this phenomena will spread all over India and will turn to movement. The whole MP jails were filled by the patriots and the case was mounting continuously. A meeting of MP council was held and a bill was passed that the India's national flag can anywhere in India.

A Congress procession was marched out under Makhan Lal Chaturvedi . The British government became silentl and MP government left all the prisionars together. All the five revolutionary of Hamirpur returned to Kulphad by train.

Credits: Samar Gatha by Dr Bhawani deen
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Manbodhan Singh

There is a village named Patan pur in Maudaha 12 km away from block. This region has given great patriot and freedom fighters like Bhagwan das Dwivedi, Hanuman Singh, Raghuwar and Surajbhan.they made their name glorious in Indian history.Another name is Manbodhan Singh, whose personality and attitude towards mother land could not be forgotten.He was born on 15 February 1901 in Veera village near Bindki district Fatehpur. In the childhood he was connected with the pupil of Dayanand Saraswati and became aarya Samaji. He was trained in Satyrth Prakash. His father name was Baldeo Singh. soon he converted his mind against uncultured system of society due to the connection of Aarya Society.

when he was 15 years old turned against the untraditional style of singing Kaber waani. His voice provide magical effect on people .this he unites the people and turned to freedom movement.he advocated to use Indian made article to each and every village in Hamirpur. He had to face family neglect ion due to his social work struggle.So he made Patanpur his workland accept Kanpur and Ghatampur and started cooperative farming.

He fraught against Zamindars and always progressive for the development of backward classes. His home in Patanpur was famous by the name of 'Daftar'.His wife and son died yet he was aggressive towards freedom struggle. Ram Harsh Singh Chauhan and his wife Hem rani had supported him in his problem and married their daughter with Mannodhan Singh. She was very Supportive. Manbodhan singh was the supporter of Deewaan Shatrughan Singh, Bhagwan Das Balendu, Arjariya, Mannilal Gurudeo Swami Brhmanand and shripati Sahay Rawat. He spent jail terms in Kanpur, Hamirpur and another jails.

He was famous by 'Verma ji' after getting freedom his social service was remain continued by providing Ayurvedic treatment to the poor. His repugnant was also like him .
He was died on 31 March 1983 but there is no work done for the glory of this freedom fighter. If we give the name to Mankraon-Patanpur rout by his name will be the good effort for his glory.

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Historical Background of Hamirpur

Kalchuri Rajput Hammir Dev had established this tract hamirpur in the 11th century. At that time it was the chief district of Jhansi board. According to the Central Statistical records this district was covered area of 7192 square kilometers including Mahoba. At that time it took 11th position in the state. 

The remains of Lahcura and Nakra village connected it with Stone Ages. Arya who settled here first which are later called Chedi revealed its mythological importance.

This area is shortly noted in Mahabharata period. Rath of this district was Virat Nagar of that period where Keechaka was killed by Bhima. Remains of Dnu Mamu pond confirmed this fact. The history of this district was drowned in darkness after a long period of Mahabharata.

 Chanderi was the famous capital of Chandelas. At the same time, King Shishupal Chedi who was contemporary to lord Krishna was king here. , their descendant called Chedi and Kalchuri subsequently.

The district was also remains under the king Sagar of Ayodhya. After that this tract was ruled by Chedi king Shubahu.

 In 4th BC this region was ruled by a Magadh king 'Mahapad Nandan' . After Nandwans it united with Maurya Kingdom.

The district was also remains under the king Sagar of Ayodhya. After that this tract was ruled by Chedi king Shubahu.

The antic coins found in Pachkhura near Bharwa Sumerpur prove that this region was also ruled by Shung Wans.  After that it becomes the part of Kanisk Empire. 

There is no any information about the history of the district  for a long time after Kanishka power

District's traditions shows that this district in the supremacy of the emperor Harsha Vardhan. After the death of Harsha rulers of Gaharwar captured the region of Bundelkhand. After that in the 19th century Bundela was originated.

In the 1831 Chandra Varman (Nannuk Dev) made his capital to Mahoba and named the city "Mahotsaw Nagar". Wakypati, Yashovarman and Dhang are the notable Chandela ruler. From 1165 to 1203, the last Chandela ruler was Parmardi Dev or Parmal. it was such time  when the combatants Alha and Udal was well known. This region was also followed under the power of Qutub-ud-Din Ebak for 20 years. After that on 17th century it was under the influence of Mughal power.

In the reign of Akbar the complete provinces of Vindhya had Divided into two parts, first was Allahabad which cosist of Maudaha, Kharela, Mahoba and Kalinjar while Kalpi Khrela Khandut and Rath comes into the another diocese. 

In 1960, this territory came under the affluence of Shiromani Maharaja Chatrashal. From 1772 to 1790 their descendant maintained independent power in to Charkhari. Nana Govinda Rao and Himmat Bahadur made a treaty with the British in 1804 and after then Bruisers became all in all in Bundelkhand and thus hamirpur come under the British rule. It was made a single territory made Banda its headquarters.

In 1812 the subdivision Jaitpur was separated from this district and given to King Keshari Singh. In 1805, conch district which had been taken from Jaswant Rao Holkar in 1817, the territory was incorporated by Khandeh.which have 43 village. in 1819, this region was further divided into two districts. Hamirpur and the area spreaded west, including the Cane River was called northern Bundelkhand or Kalpi. And eastern part of the Ken was called Banda. First the district headquarters was Kalpi but in 1821 Hamirpur became headquarter of the tract.

In 1853, Jaitpur and Mahoba were submerged with Hamirpur which was the part of Jalaun. Konch and Kalpi were moved to district Jalaun. Hamirpur in 1858 was linked to the newly formed Board of Jhansi.But   again in 1863, it was added to the board of Allahabad Division in 1911, and Hamirpur once again linked with Jhansi Board .Currently Mahoba Charkhari and Kulphadh has been separated from the Hamirpur district.

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