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	'''Rawatpara''' is one of the oldest localities of the historic city of [[Agra]]. It is situated very close to Agra Fort and also the river Yamuna.		'''Rawatpara''' is one of the oldest localities of the historic city of [[Agra]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is situated very close to Agra Fort and also the river Yamuna.

	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==
	Rawatpara draws its name from the [[Hindu]]-origin title [[Rawat ~~(title)\|Rawat]]~~ which means "the king".		Rawatpara draws its name from the [[Hindu]]-origin title Rawat which means "the king".

	== History ==		== History ==

	Out of gratitude, [[Akbar]]'s granted the title of Rawat, a [[jagir]] and [[haveli]] to a Hindu [[Brahmin]] who had protected Akbar's life until his troops arrived during a hunting trip near Agra when Akbar's son [[Jahangir\|Salim]] had revolted and there was risk to Akkbar's life due to skirmishes. The area of Brahmin's jagir came to be known as Rawatpara, the Brahmin was given a title of "Bohare" by his won kinsmen. Brahmin's family continued to serve in the court of subsequent [[Mughal ~~empire\|mughal rulers~~]]. However, oppressive [[Aurengzeb]] exerted the policy of [[Forced_conversion#Islam\|forced conversion of Hindus to Islam]]. Rawats of Rawatpara instead of converting to Islam escaped to the wilds with whatever they could carry with them and moved towards the [[Chambal (region)\|ravines of Chambal]]. In the process, the kin broke into small groups, many of whom settled down in the areas [[Kanpur]] and [[Shivpuri]]. The Haveli of Rawats at Rawatpara was abandoned. Over the years the place has assumed a new identity as a wholesale market for grains, pulses, spices etc.		Out of gratitude, [[Akbar]]'s granted the title of Rawat, a [[jagir]] and [[haveli]] to a Hindu [[Brahmin]] who had protected Akbar's life until his troops arrived during a hunting trip near Agra when Akbar's son [[Jahangir\|Salim]] had revolted and there was risk to Akkbar's life due to skirmishes. The area of Brahmin's jagir came to be known as Rawatpara, the Brahmin was given a title of "Bohare" by his won kinsmen. Brahmin's family continued to serve in the court of subsequent [[Mughal Empire]] rulers. However, oppressive [[Aurengzeb]] exerted the policy of [[Forced_conversion#Islam\|forced conversion of Hindus to Islam]]. Rawats of Rawatpara instead of converting to Islam escaped to the wilds with whatever they could carry with them and moved towards the [[Chambal (region)\|ravines of Chambal]]. In the process, the kin broke into small groups, many of whom settled down in the areas [[Kanpur]] and [[Shivpuri]]. The Haveli of Rawats at Rawatpara was abandoned. Over the years the place has assumed a new identity as a wholesale market for grains, pulses, spices etc.

	[[Bahin#Kanha\|Kanha Rawat]], a [[Jat people\|Jat]] who along with [[Gokula]] raised the revolt against the oppressive rule of Aurangzeb and his policies of forced conversion of Hindus to Isam,<ref name=IslamicInvaders1>Vijay Kumar Pal, INVADERS & Hidden Facts, [https://rudrapublication.com/ Rudra Publications], pp55-56.</ref> was tortured, buried alive in a pit and killed here at Rawatpara.		[[Bahin#Kanha\|Kanha Rawat]], a [[Jat people\|Jat]] who along with [[Gokula]] raised the revolt against the oppressive rule of Aurangzeb and his policies of forced conversion of Hindus to Isam,<ref name=IslamicInvaders1>Vijay Kumar Pal, INVADERS & Hidden Facts, [https://rudrapublication.com/ Rudra Publications], pp55-56.</ref> was tortured, buried alive in a pit and killed here at Rawatpara.

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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{original research|date=May 2012}}

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| subdivision_type2 = [[Divisions of Uttar Pradesh|Division]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Agra division|Agra]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Agra]] city
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| governing_body = Agra Municipal Corporation
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'''Rawatpara''' is one of the oldest localities of the historic city of [[Agra]]. It is situated very close to Agra Fort and also the river Yamuna.

== Etymology ==
Rawatpara draws its name from the [[Hindu]]-origin title [[Rawat (title)|Rawat]] which means "the king".

== History ==

Out of gratitude, [[Akbar]]'s granted the title of Rawat, a [[jagir]] and [[haveli]] to a Hindu [[Brahmin]] who had protected Akbar's life until his troops arrived during a hunting trip near Agra when Akbar's son [[Jahangir|Salim]] had revolted and there was risk to Akkbar's life due to skirmishes. The area of Brahmin's jagir came to be known as Rawatpara, the Brahmin was given a title of "Bohare" by his won kinsmen. Brahmin's family continued to serve in the court of subsequent [[Mughal empire|mughal rulers]]. However, oppressive [[Aurengzeb]] exerted the policy of [[Forced_conversion#Islam|forced conversion of Hindus to Islam]]. Rawats of Rawatpara instead of converting to Islam escaped to the wilds with whatever they could carry with them and moved towards the [[Chambal (region)|ravines of Chambal]]. In the process, the kin broke into small groups, many of whom settled down in the areas [[Kanpur]] and [[Shivpuri]]. The Haveli of Rawats at Rawatpara was abandoned. Over the years the place has assumed a new identity as a wholesale market for grains, pulses, spices etc.

[[Bahin#Kanha|Kanha Rawat]], a [[Jat people|Jat]] who along with [[Gokula]] raised the revolt against the oppressive rule of Aurangzeb and his policies of forced conversion of Hindus to Isam,<ref name=IslamicInvaders1>Vijay Kumar Pal, INVADERS & Hidden Facts, [https://rudrapublication.com/ Rudra Publications], pp55-56.</ref> was tortured, buried alive in a pit and killed here at Rawatpara.

== Economy ==
The best place to buy the famous Agra [[Petha]] and [[Bikaneri bhujia|Dal Moth]] is Rawatpara. Most of the shops there are very old; some have been there since the Mughal period. It is also very close to Johari Bazar and Kinari Bazar, which are the most popular shopping markets for the locals and tourist alike.

==See also==
* [[Agra#History|History of Agra]]
* [[Braj]]
* [[Gokula]]
* [[Bahin#Kanha|Kanha Rawat]]

==References==
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Agra]]
[[Category:Retail markets in India]]

{{Agra-geo-stub}}