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Histroy of Bikaner
History of Bikaner
The desert city Bikaner was founded by Rao Bika around 15th century.
Prior to that period, Bikaner was under the Jat rule. It is said that the
‘Jangladesh’ mentioned in the Mahabharata (in the Bhishma Parva) was none other
than the present day Bikaner. Around
1465 Rao Bika of the Marwar dynasty (Rathores) separated from his father (Rao
Jodha) to build his own kingdom. With the help of his supporters Rao Bika built
his kingdom in the Jangladesh region. The city was named after him and thus
came to be known as Bikaner.
There were frequent clashes between
the Marwar kingdom and the Bikaner kingdom. Rao Bika made frequent attacks on
the Marwar proclaiming his rage against his father. The rule of Bikaner had acquired
full control over the local rulers such as the Jats up until the Mughal
invasion. Rao Bika died in 1504.
The later rulers of Bikaner established
a cordial relationship with the Mughals of Delhi to attack the Marwar clan. During
the Mughal period the rajas of Bikaner became the most trusted allies of the
Mughals. After the Mughal rule the British took advantage of the circumstances
and as a result the Bikaner kings signed a Treaty of Perpetual Friendship with
the British in 1818. It is called the subsidiary alliance. Later by the
frequent threats from the Thakurs the Bikaner rulers had to take the support of
the British which lasted till India gained its independence. The Rajas of
Bikaner assisted the British as political agents and the British gained both
financial and military support from the rulers without any obstacles.
In the period of Ganga Singh (1880-
1943) the Bikaner region saw great developments in terms of civic amenities and
the economic growth. Ganga Singh was English educated King who had gained the
confidence of the British to the full extent. Railway line was built during
this period. After independence the last ruler of the Bikaner Raja Sadul Singh
chose to sign the Instrument of accession (legal formalities for the former
Princely States to join either India or Pakistan) and chose to be with the
Indian Government. Now, Bikaner is part of Rajasthan
State.
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History of Rajkot
Rajkot is
third largest city in the state of Gujarat.Since its foundation till this date Rajkot
has seen rules of many different rulers. Rajkot was located in the center of
Saurashtra state on the western side of River Aji; it was founded by Sardhar
and Vishal Kanjariya in 1607 AD. Rajkot was overtaken by a Faujdar of
Junagadh’s Nawab ‘Masum Khan’ in 1720 AD, who changed its name to Masumabad. Later
Jadejas with the help of Raviraj Gadhvi won back Masumabad and restored back
its original name Rajkot. Afterwards Pradumansinh Jadeja merged Rajkot in The
Indian Union on India achieving Independence in 1947. It was under the
bilingual Bombay state as the capital of Saurashtra till 1960 when Gujarat
state was formed and Rajkot finally brought under Gujarat Rule.
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History of Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam now is one of the India’s largest sea ports with a natural harbor on the Bay of Bengal on the eastern cost of Andhra Pradesh state of India. Apart from being a major seaport on east coast it also houses the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters and is a home to various public sector companies. In olden days Visakhapatnam was ruled by King Visakha Varma during BC period. In about 260 BC it was under the rule of Emperor Ashoka and was attached to Kalinga Kingdom. Later it was passed over to Vengi Kings and finally to Pallavas of Andhra Pradesh. The city finds its mention in epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Later texts of Hindu mention that in 5Th century the city was under Kalinga rule which was extended up to Godavari River. After wards King Ashoka won over Kalinga in the most ghastly battle which ultimately led Ashoka to embrace Buddhism. The territory of Visakhapatnam later came under the rule of vengi passed on to Pallavs and was attached to Surya Vamsi Gajpati kings of Orissa from 10Th Century to 16Th century AD.
The temples in Visakhapatnam were built under Gajpati Kings during 11Th and 12Th century. In 16Th century the kingdom came under Nizam rule of Hyderabad. During later half of 16Th Century the natural harbor was used by French, and other European traders for export of Paddy, Tobacco, Iron Ore, Coal, Ivory and Muslin and other textile products to Europe and other western countries. In the 18Thcentury the costal Andhra and Costal Orissa region was under French rule and later passed on to British rule. After India’s Independence Visakhapatnam was the biggest district in India, so it was divided into three districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam.
The temples in Visakhapatnam were built under Gajpati Kings during 11Th and 12Th century. In 16Th century the kingdom came under Nizam rule of Hyderabad. During later half of 16Th Century the natural harbor was used by French, and other European traders for export of Paddy, Tobacco, Iron Ore, Coal, Ivory and Muslin and other textile products to Europe and other western countries. In the 18Thcentury the costal Andhra and Costal Orissa region was under French rule and later passed on to British rule. After India’s Independence Visakhapatnam was the biggest district in India, so it was divided into three districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam.
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