Village Barhata of this district is a remnant of Virat Nagar
of Maha Bharat period. Various ancients Structures &
Architectural remainings found in this village leads to
conclusions that this area was part of MahaBharat period. An
ancient's rock with the shape of human being is related with "Keechak"
near village Bachai. The area of Bohani is related with Jasraj
father of Aalaha Udal & uncle Bachraj, who were Kings during
the period of King Prithavi Raj Chouhan. During the various
Historical excavations, various ancients monuments & reference
also found which relates this area with ancient periods, exact
information about the area is found in history books &
Historical Manuscripts from second century AD.
SATVAHAN PERIOD: During second Century this area was
under the rule of Satvahans. Form 4th century the area was
under the GUPT KINGDOM, during which King Samudra Gupt succeed
extending the areas of his Kingdom in Central India & Western
part of India In 6th Century there are certain indications of
padi Kingdom.
But once again History lost in vein for around 300 years. In
9th century kalchuri Kingdom established here. The Capital of
Kalchuri Rajvansh was Mahishmati Nagari near river Narmada
which later established at Tripuri. As per the records of
history books. Kalchuri Kingdom was expended between Gomati
River to Narmada Ghat after fall of Kalchuri, The area was
under control of Father & Uncle of Aalh Udal. who made Bohani
as their centre after this during 4th century ,this area was
part of Raj Gond Vansh Empire.
RAJ
GOND VANSH: After the establishment of Raj Gond Vansh
an area of piece & prosperity Begins in this area. This Vansh
came to existence by Yadav Rao who laid the foundation of a
strong Kingdom at a place called Garha - Katanga & started a
process of strong mighty rule. One of the rulers Sangram Shah
(1400-1541) had established 52 Garh, so strangest the Gond
Empire. The fort of Choura Garh (Chougan) at Narsinghpur was
constructed by Sangram Shah, which is still an evidence of
bravery of Veerarayan . The son of Queen Rani Durgawati.
Among the
followers of SANGRAM SHAH, Dalpati shah ruled
for a period of 7 years peacefully. After, this Queen
Durgawati took the reign, & gave a proof of courage & bravery
& ruled for period of 16 years (1540--1564). In year 1564
Queen died, while Fighting bravely, giving tough fight to Asif
Khan the Sepoy Salar of King Akbar . In Narsinghpur district
at the fort of Chauragarh Asif Khan trapped prince Veer
Narayan & killed him by his Cunning tactics. Thus Garha
Katanga comes under control of Mugals in the year 1564. Gonds
Mugals & after then the area was under control of various
officers & administrative & hereditary chiefs during the
Maratha’s rule. So, the boundaries of area continued to change
according to the powers & influence of their people.
Chawarpatha, Barha, Saikheda, Gadarwara, Shahpur,
Singhpur,Shrinagar&Tendukheda were headquarters of various
parganas.
BHONSLE RULERS: In year 1785, Madhavji Bhonsle
purchased the area of Mandla & Narmada ghati in 27 lakhs &
area was under pressure of army rule during the reign of
Radhoji Bhonsle / Nawab of Bhopal & Pindari' s due to
unsuitability & other problems, the common people were
extremely exploited. This period also known as period of
problems & unsuitability. At last in 1817 British rule came
into existence.
BRITISH PERIOD: After the BATTTLE of Sitabardi, this
area come under the control of BRITISH rule in year 1917,
which was confirmed by an alliance in 1926. In this period the
area was known as Gadarwara pargana. Chichli & Gangai. The
Gond Jagirs were under Marathas, where as Sindhiya had given
Barha & Paloha Jagirs to Pindari Sardars, Chitu & Karim Khan.
In the year 1818 British army captured fort of Chouragarh & in
1830 the control of this area was given to a committee. During
British rule the Administration of this district was further
improved & in 1836 the area was partitioned & was merged in
Hoshangabad district. But after Bundela revolt in 1843 this
part was once again reinstated in this district.
Struggle for Independence: Despite strong British
rule the desire for independence was prevalent among the
common people (In 1825 Chawarpatha & Tendukheda were given to
British Government, In 1857 the Police station of Chawarpatha
& Tendukheda were Captured by revolutionaries under the
leadership of Gond Chief Delanshah of Nadanpur, with this the
struggle for independence was started. But in the year 1858
Delanshah caught & hanged to death. Thus in the year British
cursed struggle for independence & they succeeded establishing
their rule.
CONGRESS MOVEMENT: After the establishment of Indian
National Congress in the year 1885, even in this district the
feeling for Independence was prevalant & strong efforts were
made by the people here.Being motivated by the efforts &
leadership of Lokmanya Tilak,Subhash Chandra Bose, Mahatma
Gandhi ,Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. Among the leaders of his
district were Gayadutt, Manik Chand Kochar, Choudhary Shankar
Lal ,Thakur Niranjan Singh & Sri Shyam Sunder Narayan Musharan
who lead the people of this district towards the Independence
movements. In order to break the unity & enthusiasm of the
people, the British had once again partitioned the district &
merged it with Hoshangabad district but even then, enthusiasm
as well as fight for independence continued in the people`s
mind. During the mass demonstration of satyagrah at Chichli in
the year 1932 Mansharam & Gauradevi lost their lives during
Police firing.
Thousands of
revolutionaries faced the atrocities of British rule & gave an
example of strong devotion for the country & snipe against the
British rule. When country got Independence in the year 1947
on 15th August, a new era started in this district. After 9
years of Independence when states were reorganized on the
basis of languages, Narsinghpur, once again became district.
Since 1st November 1956, Narsinghpur district moving towards
progress & prosperity in its full existence.
Places of Tourist Interest
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Narsimha Mandir |
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During the 18th century this temple was constructed by
Jat Sardars & plane Statue of Lord Narsimha (It's a
Human Awtar of Lord Vishnu having Loin's head ) This is
situated at District H.Q. And this temple has got its
importance as district's Nomenclature hails from here
only. |
|
Narsingh Bhavan |
|
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It is
a Distt. Administration H.Q. building beautifully bulit
which is now accomodating various departments under the
district administration. Public can easily interact with
the various departments dealing with their problems.
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Also very
good intercom facility connects the various departments their
by improving the communication facility to sort out the havoc
in the matters which requires the interaction of different
departments. And hence helps the authority to promptly look in
to the matters they are dealing with. Also a very neatly
maintained garden infront of the building adds beauty to its
precincts.
|
Bramhan Ghat |
|
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Barman
is situated at mani Sagar N.H. 26 & 24 and 12 km away
from Kareli Rly station, and the bank of river of
Narmada. Lord Brahma's Yagya shala, Rani Durgawati
temple, Elephant gate and |
Varahas
statue are places of tourist interest here. River Narmada
Flows in seven strains. It flows on the occasions of Makar
Sankranti to Basant Panchami. Mela has been arranged in which
District Administration also takes part. Also organized are
different stalls of district Govt. Depot. This exhibition has
the display of Agriculture Depot, co-operative, education,
health. in which different beneficial schemes information &
achievement has shown throes which people get benefit out of
this exhibition also avail the district out of 20% on
different sale items.
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Jhoteshwar :-(Paramhanshi ganga Ashram) |
 |
On the
route of Mumbai - Hawrah Central railway track 15 K.M.
from Sridham rly station on the control Rly track of
Mumbai - Hawrah. Naturally rich & very gorgeous temple
of golden Raj- Rajeshwari tripur sundari. |
It is
Jhoteshwar temple, Lodheshwar temple, Hanuman tekari, Rock,
Shivling made up of slohutic. It's a place when Jagatguru
Shankaracharya joytesh & Dwarkadish pithadheshwar Saraswati
Maharaj meditates & worship. On the Basant Panchami occasion
here 7 days Mela organized.
Damaru
Ghati
It is situated at 3 K.M. from Gadarwara Rly. Station which is
on central Railway's. Itarsi- Jabalpur track. One big huge
Shivling is there which found one small Shivling inside it.
Fort
of Chauragharh :- 19 K.M. from Gadarwara Rly. Station
a very ancient time now only remain this forts was built by
Genha dynasty's King , Gond, Sangram Shah in 15th century. One
Narsinghpur district near Barheta village Nonia is also a
place having Orcheolozical importance. Here six big statue are
them inside parkota which is known as Pandav, math/ Statue.
National Fastiwal mela in the remember of Rudra Pratap Singh
:- Manegaon which is situated 25 K.M. from District H.Q.on
Narsinghpur road. Here every year from Republic day onwards a
Mela organized it is one week's fate in which State level
Tournament of Kabdadi, voliball, Kho-Kho, Dos ball organized.
It includes folksongs, Choupad also. Which is organized at
District level.
Railway Time Table
|
Train
No. |
Name
Of Trains |
Days
|
Time
|
|
5217
|
Kurla To
Mujaffarpur(Pawan Exp.) |
Tue,Thu,Sat & Sun |
02.18
|
|
5219
|
Kurla
Darbhanga(Pawan Exp.) |
Mon,
Wed & Fri. |
02.18
|
|
1267
|
Bhopal Rewa (Revanchal Exp.) |
Tue,Thu,Sat & Sun |
02.40
|
|
8233
|
Indore
Bilaspur( Narmada Exp.) |
Daily
|
03.35 |
|
1503
|
Itarsi
Katni (Shuttle) |
Daily
|
07.00
|
|
1031
|
Pune Varanasi
(Gyanganga Exp.) |
Wed
&Fri. |
07.48
|
|
2322
|
Mumbai
Hawra( Super Mail) |
Daily
|
12.25 |
|
1389
|
Itarsi
Allahabad( Passenger) |
Daily
|
12.05 |
|
1463
|
Rajkote Jabalpur( Exp.) |
Mon,Tue,Thu, Sat & Sun. |
13.32
|
|
3202
|
Kurla
Patna(Janta Exp.) |
Daily
|
13.50 |
|
1093
|
Mumbai
Varanasi (Mahanagari Exp.) |
Daily
|
14.52
|
|
1271
|
Itarsi- Katni
- Bina (Vindhyachal Exp.) |
Daily
|
19.05
|
|
8254
|
Bhopal
Durg (Amarkantak Exp.) |
Tue,Thu.,Fri. & Sun |
20.19
|
|
1067
|
Mumbai
Faijabad (Saket Exp.) |
Wed .
|
21.05
|
|
1387
|
Bhusawal Katni (Passenger) |
Daily
|
21.20
|
|
1027
|
Dadar
Gorakhpur (Kashi Exp.) |
Daily
|
23.30
|
|
2159 |
Nagpur
Jabalpur Superfast |
Sun,
Tue & Fri |
04.18 |
|
1033 |
Pune
Darbaganga |
Fri |
07.48 |
|
8610 |
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Hatiya Ranchi |
Fri |
07.48 |
|
2061 |
Habibganj Jabalpur Jan Shatabdi |
Mon To
Sat |
20.25 |
