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'''Jamakhandi''' is a city in [[Bagalkot district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It was the capital of the former princely state of [[Jamkhandi State|Jamkhandi]]. It is located 90 km towards west from District headquarter. It is the first princely state to merge in constituent [[India]] based on demand to make [[Jamkhandi]] as a district. It is a subdivision of the district. Mudhol, Bilagi, Rabakavi-Banahatti, Teradal and Jamakhandi taluks come under Jamakhandi subdivision. | '''Jamakhandi''' is a city in [[Bagalkot district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Karnataka]]. It was the capital of the former princely state of [[Jamkhandi State|Jamkhandi]]. It is located 90 km towards west from District headquarter. It is the first princely state to merge in constituent [[India]] based on demand to make [[Jamkhandi]] as a district. It is a subdivision of the district. Mudhol, Bilagi, Rabakavi-Banahatti, Teradal and Jamakhandi taluks come under Jamakhandi subdivision. | ||
The city is located near to the Krishna river. A city with a sense of history and confluence of the Maratha and Kannada cultures. It is education hub of the district. It was a princely state, the territory included Kundagol taluk of present day Dharwar district.it is the education hub of the district. | The city is located near to the Krishna river. A city with a sense of history and confluence of the Maratha and Kannada cultures. It is education hub of the district. It was a princely state, the territory included Kundagol taluk of present day Dharwar district.it is the education hub of the district. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
[[File:Jamkhandi Taluk.jpg|thumb|left|Jamkhandi Taluk Map before creation of Terdal and Rabkavi-Banhatti Taluk]] | |||
[[File:Jamkhandi Taluk ZP Constituency Map.jpg|thumb|left|Jamkhandi Taluk ZP Constituency Map before creation of Terdal and Rabkavi-Banhatti Taluk]] | |||
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011082701/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?state5=999&stad=A |archive-date=11 October 2007 |title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) |access-date=2008-11-01 |publisher=Census Commission of India |url-status=dead }}</ref> Jamakhandi had a population of 68,398. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Jamkhandi has an average literacy rate of 60%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 52%. In Jamakhandi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. The population of Jamakhandi is quite diverse one in terms of religion, language and culture. [[Kannada]] is the main language. | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011082701/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?state5=999&stad=A |archive-date=11 October 2007 |title=Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) |access-date=2008-11-01 |publisher=Census Commission of India |url-status=dead }}</ref> Jamakhandi had a population of 68,398. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Jamkhandi has an average literacy rate of 60%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 52%. In Jamakhandi, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. The population of Jamakhandi is quite diverse one in terms of religion, language and culture. [[Kannada]] is the main language. | ||
==Attractions== | ==Attractions== | ||
The Royal Palace of Patwardhans is the main attraction of Jamkhandi town.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-21|title=The migrant rulers of Jamkhandi|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/364366/migrant-rulers-jamkhandi.html|access-date=2020-09-06|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> There is a legend says that Sage Jambhu meditated in the "khandi" meaning cave in the hills that gave the city the name. There is reference of the court poet of the ganga dynasty Ranna, referring to the city as "jambukhandi". There is also a temple of Lord | The Royal Palace of Patwardhans is the main attraction of Jamkhandi town.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-21|title=The migrant rulers of Jamkhandi|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/364366/migrant-rulers-jamkhandi.html|access-date=2020-09-06|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> There is a legend says that Sage Jambhu meditated in the "khandi" meaning cave in the hills that gave the city the name. There is reference of the court poet of the ganga dynasty Ranna, referring to the city as "jambukhandi". There is also a temple of Lord Jambhukeshwara in the city. | ||
==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[Jamkhandi]] | [[Jamkhandi State]] was one of the [[Maratha]] princely states of [[British India]]. It was founded in 1811 and its capital was at Jamakhandi. It was administered as part of the Deccan States Agency of the Bombay Presidency and was one of the former states of the Southern Maratha Country. | ||
[[Jamkhandi]] | [[Jamkhandi State]] was founded in 1811 by Shrimant Gopalrao Patwardhan. He was a descendant of Bramhibhoot Harbhat Buva Patwardhan of Kurandvad Senior State. | ||
The name of the state was derived from Jambukeshwar temple. The temple itself got the name because it was deep inside a Jambul blueberry (Jambul in Marathi, Nerale Hannu in Kannada, Jamun in Hindi) forest. Today, a primary school functions from the temple precinct. | The name of the state was derived from Jambukeshwar temple. The temple itself got the name because it was deep inside a Jambul blueberry (Jambul in Marathi, Nerale Hannu in Kannada, Jamun in Hindi) forest. Today, a primary school functions from the temple precinct. | ||
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The rulers of the state bore the title 'Raja'. The Rajas of Jamkhandi belonged to the Patwardhan dynasty. | The rulers of the state bore the title 'Raja'. The Rajas of Jamkhandi belonged to the Patwardhan dynasty. | ||
The rulers of [[Jamkhandi]] were of the Chitpavan [[Brahmin]] caste, originally from the Kotawada in Ratnagiri. Haribhat, who was the family priest of another Chitpavan Brahmin, the chief of Ichalkaranji. Three of Haribhat's sons served Peshwa and distinguished themselves during various conquests. The [[Peshwa]] awarded them Jagirs of [[Jamkhandi]], [[Tasgaon]], [[Miraj]], [[Sangli]] and [[Kurundwad]], to honor their bravery and courage. | The rulers of [[Jamkhandi State]] were of the Chitpavan [[Brahmin]] caste, originally from the Kotawada in Ratnagiri. Haribhat, who was the family priest of another Chitpavan Brahmin, the chief of Ichalkaranji. Three of Haribhat's sons served Peshwa and distinguished themselves during various conquests. The [[Peshwa]] awarded them Jagirs of [[Jamkhandi]], [[Tasgaon]], [[Miraj]], [[Sangli]] and [[Kurundwad]], to honor their bravery and courage. | ||
[[Jamkhandi]] was one of the [[Maratha]] Princely States of British [[India]] and was administered as part of the [[Bombay]] Presidency, later by the Deccan States Agency. Jamkhandi was founded by Gopalrao Ramchandrarao Patwardhan (1799-1840) in 1811. He was succeeded by Ramchandrarao Gopalrao Patwardhan (1833-1897), who was a very capable administrator, and moved his capital to Ramtirth, a hill near [[Jamkhandi]], next to an old temple. | [[Jamkhandi State]] was one of the [[Maratha]] Princely States of British [[India]] and was administered as part of the [[Bombay]] Presidency, later by the Deccan States Agency. Jamkhandi was founded by Gopalrao Ramchandrarao Patwardhan (1799-1840) in 1811. He was succeeded by Ramchandrarao Gopalrao Patwardhan (1833-1897), who was a very capable administrator, and moved his capital to Ramtirth, a hill near [[Jamkhandi]], next to an old temple. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Jamkhandi | * [[Jamkhandi Taluka]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||