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In the early 18th century, Berasia was a small ''mustajiri'' (rented estate) under the authority of the [[Delhi]]-based [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] fief-holder Taj Mohammad Khan. It suffered from anarchy and lawlessness due to regular attacks from [[highwayman|highwaymen]] and plunderers. [[Dost Mohammad Khan, Nawab of Bhopal|Dost Mohammad Khan]], a Mughal soldier-turned-mercenary of Afghan descent, took on the lease of Berasia for an annual payment of 30,000 rupees.<ref name="SRBakshi_OPRalhan_2007">{{cite book | title = Madhya Pradesh Through the Ages | author = S.R. Bakshi and O.P. Ralhan | publisher = Sarup & Sons | year = 2007 | isbn = 978-81-7625-806-7 | pages = 380–383 }}</ref> He later annexed several neighboring territories and established the [[Bhopal State]]. | In the early 18th century, Berasia was a small ''mustajiri'' (rented estate) under the authority of the [[Delhi]]-based [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] fief-holder Taj Mohammad Khan. It suffered from anarchy and lawlessness due to regular attacks from [[highwayman|highwaymen]] and plunderers. [[Dost Mohammad Khan, Nawab of Bhopal|Dost Mohammad Khan]], a Mughal soldier-turned-mercenary of Afghan descent, took on the lease of Berasia for an annual payment of 30,000 rupees.<ref name="SRBakshi_OPRalhan_2007">{{cite book | title = Madhya Pradesh Through the Ages | author = S.R. Bakshi and O.P. Ralhan | publisher = Sarup & Sons | year = 2007 | isbn = 978-81-7625-806-7 | pages = 380–383 }}</ref> He later annexed several neighboring territories and established the [[Bhopal State]]. | ||
Later, the district was annexed by the [[Dhar State]], but in 1860 it was returned to Bhopal as a reward for services in the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Imperial Gazetteer Of India|url= | Later, the district was annexed by the [[Dhar State]], but in 1860 it was returned to Bhopal as a reward for services in the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Imperial Gazetteer Of India|url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.105547|title=Central India|date=1908}}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Bhopal district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Bhopal district]] | ||
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Bhopal]] | [[Category:Neighbourhoods in Bhopal]] | ||
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Berasia | |
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  Berasia Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Berasia Berasia (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Bhopal |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 24,289 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 463106 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP |
Berasia is a town and a nagar palika (municipality) in Bhopal district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
History[edit | edit source]
In the early 18th century, Berasia was a small mustajiri (rented estate) under the authority of the Delhi-based Mughal fief-holder Taj Mohammad Khan. It suffered from anarchy and lawlessness due to regular attacks from highwaymen and plunderers. Dost Mohammad Khan, a Mughal soldier-turned-mercenary of Afghan descent, took on the lease of Berasia for an annual payment of 30,000 rupees.[1] He later annexed several neighboring territories and established the Bhopal State.
Later, the district was annexed by the Dhar State, but in 1860 it was returned to Bhopal as a reward for services in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.[2]
Geography[edit | edit source]
Berasia is located at 23°38′N 77°26′E / 23.63°N 77.43°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 484 metres (1,587 feet).
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] Berasia had a population of 24,289. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Berasia has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ S.R. Bakshi and O.P. Ralhan (2007). Madhya Pradesh Through the Ages. Sarup & Sons. pp. 380–383. ISBN 978-81-7625-806-7.
- ↑ Imperial Gazetteer Of India (1908). Central India.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Berasia
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.