March 29, 2012
History of Kota
Kota, formerly known as Kotah, is prominent city in Indian
state of Rajasthan. Situated on the Chambal River, the city of Kota was once
the princely city in the region. During 12th century the region was
under Rao Deva who belonged to Hada clan. Rao Deva was the chieftain of that
community. It was Rao Deva who later brought the surrounding territory under his
control and established the Budi and Hadoti and thus Kota and the surrounding
region became the main place of ruling for Bhill communities. Later on the
chieftain of Hada community lost to Bundi ruler Jait Sigh.
During the early 17th century the Mughal Emperor
Jahangir handed over Kota to Madho Singh the son of Rao Ratan Singh and
thereafter Kota came to be known as an independent state. Under the rule of
Madho Singh, Kota grew large in area and became richer and more powerful. Maharao
Bhim Singh who was holding the Mansab of five thousands and was the first one
in the dynasty to have been honored with the name Maharao played a vital role
in the history of Kota. Later on Kota came under the control of the British who
continued to rule it until Aug-1947 when India got independence.
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