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Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

Coordinates: 24°32′17″N 81°17′43″E / 24.53806°N 81.29528°E / 24.53806; 81.29528
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Rewa
The City of Waterfalls [1]
City
From top, left to right:Keoti Falls, Krishna Raj Kapoor Auditorium,Bahuti Falls,Chachai Falls, White Tiger Safari & Zoo Mukundpur & Eco Park
Rewa is located in Madhya Pradesh
Rewa
Rewa
Rewa is located in India
Rewa
Rewa
Coordinates: 24°32′17″N 81°17′43″E / 24.53806°N 81.29528°E / 24.53806; 81.29528
Country India
Region Madhya Pradesh
DistrictVindhya
Ward45 Wards
Founded byVikramaditya Singh
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyRewa Municipal Corporation
 • MayorAjay Mishra (INC)
 • Municipal CommissionerSanskriti Jain (IAS)
 • Member of ParliamentJanardhan Mishra (BJP)
Area
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 • City69 km2 (27 sq mi)
 • Metro
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146 km2 (56 sq mi)
 • Rank22nd[3]
Elevation
304 m (997 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • City236,519
 • Rank8th[3]
 • Density3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
486001 HPO 486002, 486003
Telephone code07662
ISO 3166 codeIN-MP
Vehicle registrationMP-17
Websiterewa.nic.in

Rewa is a city in the north-eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state in India. It is the administrative center of Rewa District and Rewa Division. The city lies about 420 kilometres (261 mi)[4] northeast of the state capital Bhopal and 230 kilometres (143 mi) north of the city of Jabalpur. The maximum length of Rewa district is 125 km from east to west and the length of Rewa from north to south is 96 km. This area is surrounded by Kaimur hills to the south [5] Vindhyachal ranges pass through the middle of the district.

History

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See also: Rewa State
Delhi Durbar of 1903, held to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra as Emperor and Empress of India: Elephant Carriage of the Maharaja of Rewa at the Retainers' Review, 7 January 1903

The district of Rewa derives its name from the town of Rewa, the district headquarters, which is another name for the Narmada River.[6]

Present day Rewa was part of the Baghelkhand region which expanded from the present day Prayagraj in the North to Ratanpur in the South, Jabalpur in the West to Surajpur in the East.

Baghel Dynasty

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Baghel Dynasty was founded by Bhimaldev (son of Vyaghradev, the chieftain of Vyaghrapalli) in 1236 CE.[7][unreliable source?] Baghelas are basically Chalukyans of Anhilwara (Gujarat).

The region was earlier governed by Lodhi Rajputs and Sengar chieftains of Rajgond Dynasty. Lodhi's Diwan Tiwari conspired with Baghelas and assisted in foundation of Baghela Rule in the Gahora Patti region. In return of this favour, Baghelas granted title of "Singh Tiwari" or "Adhrajiya Tiwari" to the Diwan Tiwari.

Raja Ramchandra shifted capital to Bandhavgarh, and later Raja Vikramjit Singh shifted capital to Rewa in 1605 CE.

Bandhavgarh Fort was sieged by Mughals. Tansen and Birbal (Mahesh Das) were in court of Ramchandra Singh Baghel.

Raghuraj Singh Baghel built Govindgarh Fort, which lies in between Govindgarh lake. Govindgarh is famous for its exquisite varieties of mangoes.

Raja Gulab Singh was called "social reformer King" of Rewa.[8] Raja Martand Singh was the last Baghela Ruler.[9][unreliable source?] Later, the state joined the Union of India, after independence.

Revolt of 1857

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Thakur Ranmat Singh[10] of Mankahri revolted against the British and was hanged in 1859.


In the context of the 1857 Indian Rebellion, the princely state of Rewa in Madhya Pradesh played a significant role, but a controversial one. Thakur Ranmat Singh, a notable leader from Mankhari village in Satna district, emerged as a key figure in the uprising within the region. Holding the rank of Sardar in the Maharaja of Rewa's service, Thakur Ranmat Singh became increasingly discontented with British interference, particularly by the Resident Political Agent, Willoughby Osborne.

Inspired by the rebellion's broader momentum, Ranmat Singh led a formidable group of 2,000 rebels, besieging Osborne's bungalow. Although Osborne escaped, the rebels continued their struggle, engaging in multiple battles across areas like Nagod, Bhilsain, Chitrakoot, Nowgong, and Keoti. These activities made Thakur Ranmat Singh a significant threat to British control in the area [11][12]

However, the Maharaja of Rewa, under British pressure, eventually turned against Ranmat Singh. Despite initial sympathies for his cause, the Maharaja facilitated Ranmat Singh's capture. Thakur Ranmat Singh was arrested, charged with the murder of Europeans, and hanged in August 1860.[13]

This betrayal by the Rewa state highlights the complexities and internal conflicts during the 1857 Rebellion, where loyalty and resistance often intertwined in the fight against colonial rule.

Demographics

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As of 2011, Rewa had a population of about 2,35,654 out of which 1,24,012 are males and 1,11,642 are females. Rewa has an average literacy rate of 86.31%, male literacy is 91.67%, and female literacy is 80.40%. In Rewa, 10.76% of the population is under 6 years old. [14]

Rewa City Total Male Female
City Population 235,654 124,012 111,642
Literates 81,504 51,092 50,412
Children (0-6) 25,356 13,731 11,625
Average Literacy (%) 46

.31 %

31.67 % 10.40 %
Sex ratio 900 (females per 1000 males)

Society

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The region is home to Kol Tribes of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa Riyasat had given royal patronage to three Brahmins, today known as Tiwari, Mishra and Dubey (Parauha). These three formed closed matrimonial alliances.

Tiwari had assisted Vyaghra Singh Deo Baghel and his sons to orchestrate Coup d'état of Lodhis and ascend the throne of Rewa Estate. In return of the favor, Tiwari and his successors called "Adhrajiya Tiwari" with title of "Singh Tiwari". The other known Tiwari clans are - Tiwani, Hanna etc.

Mishras belong to four clans - Amanv (Chakghat), Anjora (Teonthar), Umapur (Prayagraj) and Tudihar (Mirzapur). Last brahmin to receive royal patronage was - Parauha, which used title Dubey or Dwivedi. Some other major Brahmin clans of Rewa are - Upadhyaya, Shukla, Gautam, Garg, Pandey, Tripathi etc.

Kurmi people are landed wealthy agriculturalists of the region with expertise in mango, tobacco, linseed and rice cultivation.

Cuisine

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The region has highest production of pulses, tobacco, mangoes, flaxseeds, Mahua etc. Thus, cuisines enjoyed by people are -

  1. Indrahar - paste of several pulses mixed and baked in steam
  2. Kadhi - kadhi uses Rasaj (gram flour cakes), Sooran (elephant foot yam) and Indrahar
  3. Bagza - aam kery pana with toppings of gram flour spaghettis and fried with cumin and mustard
  4. Kusuli - regional variation of Guziya sweet
  5. Dal Poori - breads filled with grinded Gram Dal and spices like - Garlic, Garam Masala etc.
  6. Nimona - peas or green grams fine grinded and fried to curry masala
  7. Sattu - fine grinded popcorns of wheat, gram and barley
  8. Mahua Poori (Mauhari) - pooris used with fillings of sun dried ripen Mahua fruits

Transportation

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Indore - Rewa Express Route map

Rail

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Rewa railway station is connected to Satna through the 50 km Satna-Rewa branch line. Satna falls on the Howrah-Prayagraj-Mumbai line.

Road

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Rewa is well enclosed in a ring of National Highways. The highways crossing through the city are NH 7, NH 27, and NH 75 NH 30.

Air

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Rewa have its own airport by the name Rewa Airport operational from June 2024. Under PM Paryatan Vayu Seva a 6-seater flight connects Rewa with Jabalpur, Bhopal and Singrauli runs twice a week.[15][16] Other major airports close to Rewa are Prayagraj Airport, Uttar Pradesh, Khajuraho Airport, Jabalpur Airport and Varanasi Airport.

Economy

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Rewa has a diverse economy and is mainly known for its Cement industry with many Cement product plans in the vicinity e.g. Jaypee Cement, Prism Cement etc.

References

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  1. ^ "खूबसूरत झरनों से गुलजार रहती है 'सिटी ऑफ वॉटरफॉल', देखना न भूलें ..." www.mptak.in (in Hindi). 24 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Rewa Info" (PDF).
  3. ^ a b "Census of India 2011 - MADHYA PRADESH" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Distance between Rewa and Bhopal". Yatra. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Kaimur Hills". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  6. ^ "History of Rewa". District Rewa. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  7. ^ "History of Baghel Khand". MPPSC Exam Notes. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Maharaja Gulab Singh of Rewa Princely State". Mintage World. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Rewah (Princely State)". IndianRajputs.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  10. ^ Kushwaha, Sonelal (17 July 2022). "विंध्य के वीर सपूत...जिन्होंने 1957 की क्रांति में छुड़ाए थे अंगेे्रजों के छक्के" [The brave sons of Vindhya... who freed the sixes of the British in the 1957 revolution]. Patrika (in Hindi).
  11. ^ (https://testbook.com/mppsc-preparation/revolt-of-1857-in-madhya-pradesh)
  12. ^ {{Cite(https://ensureias.com/blog/current-affairs/thakur-ranmat-singh)
  13. ^ (https://ensureias.com/blog/current-affairs/thakur-ranmat-singh (https://cmsadmin.amritmahotsav.nic.in/district-reopsitory-detail.htm?9137{{Cite(https://indianculture.gov.in/node/2816073)
  14. ^ "DISTRICT PROFILE - REWA" (PDF). hindustanmerijaan.com. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  15. ^ "Madhya Pradesh takes flight: New air service 'PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva' to connect 8 cities in state". www.businesstoday.in. 16 June 2024.
  16. ^ "PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva". www.mptourism.com. 12 August 2024.
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