Sindkhed Raja

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Sindkhed Raja
Town
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Sindkhed Raja
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19°58′00″N76°08′00″E / 19.9667°N 76.1333°E / 19.9667; 76.1333
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Maharashtra
District Buldhana
Elevation
549 m (1,801 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total16,434
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Sindkhed Raja is a town and a municipal council in Buldhana district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the birthplace of Rajmata Jijabai, mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Sindkhed was ruled by Koli Chieftain. [1]

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Etymology

There are many legends associated with name of this city. According to one legend, the name Sindkhed is derived from the name of king Sindhurama, who is said to have established this city in ancient time. While other believes that this area was known as 'Siddha Kshetra' (holy land of seers), which over a period of time got abbreviated to Sindkhed. [2]

History

Not much is known about history of this place in ancient time and the Middle ages. In 1450 A.D., this area was given as jagir to a local Qazi by Ala-ud-Din Ahmad Shah Bahmani of the Bahmani Sultanate. By 1550, this area came under rule of powerful Jadhav dynasty, which ruled the paragana of Sindkhed until 1724. During this period, they kept on shuffling their suzerainty with Mughal Empire and Ahmadnagar Sultanate as per situation. Emergence of Nizam of Hyderabad in south India changed political dynamics in this area. The area come under influence of the Nizam by 1724 when Chandrasen Jadhav defected to his court. During the later part of 18th century, this area came under influence of the Shinde dynasty, which ruled it for about 60 years. In 1803, the Nizam of Hyderabad recaptured Sindkhed and restored the rule of Jadhav dynasty. The family lost possessions of the city in 1851 owing to an act of rebellion by Arab troops under their command leading to Sindkhed's downfall. [2] After the decline of the Nizam's rule, this area came under direct British rule.

Tourist attractions

Jijau Palace

Sindkhed Raja is famous for the palace of Lakhojirao Jadhav. This palace was built in the late sixteenth century by Lakhuji Jadhav, father of Jijabai. Jijabai was born in this place on 12 January 1598.

Jijau Shrushti

Jijau Shrushti is a Jijabai's memorial, it is situated on a hill near Sindkhed Raja. It is famous for Jijabi's birth anniversary celebration events.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, [3] Sindkhed Raja had a population of 16,434. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Literacy rate of Sindkhed Raja city is 82.03% marginally lower than state average of 82.34%. In Sindkhed Raja, Male literacy is around 89.58% while female literacy rate is 73.97%. About 75% of population is employed in agriculture sector.

YearMaleFemaleTotal PopulationChangeReligion (%)
HinduMuslimChristianSikhsBuddhistJainOther religions and persuasionsReligion not stated
2001 [4] 7329661213941-71.79514.0740.1650.01412.7900.9540.0290.179
2011 [5] 85537881164340.17970.81115.1270.3530.28612.2370.9490.0000.237

Administration

Sindkhed Raja is an administrative headquarters of Sindkhed Raja Taluka.

Office of Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue)

During reorganization of revenue Sub-Divisions during 2013, Government of Maharashtra established a new revenue sub-divisional office at Sindkhed Raja. Its jurisdiction includes Sindkhed Raja and Deulgaon Raja Tahsils. The office was inaugurated by then guardian minister of district Mr. Hasan Mushrif on 15 August 2013. Dr. Vivek Ghodke was the first Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Sindkhed Raja.

Cultural legacy

Sindkhed Raja is the birthplace of Jijabai, mother of Maratha king Shivaji, (founder of Maratha empire).

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References

  1. Shrivastavya, Vidayanand Swami (1952). Are Rajput-Maratha Marriages Morganatic?. New Delhi, India: D.K. Shrivastavya Publications. pp. 249 - 250: The Koli chief of Shindkhed who being entangied in feud, was in need of warriors . On learning the encampment of the Jadav brothers in the icinity, he visent his emssary requesting them to help him.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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