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*[[Chitrakoot District|Chitrakoot]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]
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'''Bagelkhand''' or '''Baghelkhand''' is a region and also a mountain range in western [[India]] that covers the northeastern regions of [[Madhya Pradesh]] and a small area of southeastern [[Uttar Pradesh]].
'''Bagelkhand''' or '''Baghelkhand''' is a region and also a mountain range in central [[India]] that covers the northeastern regions of [[Madhya Pradesh]] and a small area of southeastern [[Uttar Pradesh]].


==History==
==History==
[[File:Central India Agency 1909.jpg|thumb|Map of the [[Central India Agency]] with the Bagelkhand Agency at the eastern end|left]]


===Dahala===
===Dahala===
Baghelkhand was known as Dahala 6th–12th century, [[Kalachuris of Tripuri|Kalachuri dynasty]] with stronghold at [[Kalinjar Fort]]. The area got its current name after Baghela Rajputs in the 14th century, later it was absorbed into Rewa state.<ref name="britannica">{{Cite web|title=Baghelkhand {{!}} historical region, India|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Baghelkhand|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en|access-date=30 April 2020}}</ref>
Baghelkhand was known as Dahala 6th–12th century, [[Kalachuris of Tripuri|Kalachuri dynasty]] with stronghold at [[Kalinjar Fort]]. The area got its current name after [[Baghel Rajput]] kings in the 14th century, later it was absorbed state.<ref name="britannica">{{Cite web|title=Baghelkhand {{!}} historical region, India|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Baghelkhand|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en|access-date=30 April 2020}}</ref>


===Bagelkhand Agency===
===Bagelkhand Agency===
The [[Bagelkhand Agency]] was a British political unit which managed the relations of the British with a number of autonomous [[princely states]] existing outside [[British India]], namely [[Rewa (princely state)|Rewa]] and 11 minor states, of which the most prominent were [[Maihar State|Maihar]], [[Nagod State|Nagod]] and [[Sohawal State|Sohawal]]. Other principalities included [[Jaso State|Jaso]], [[Kothi State|Kothi]], [[Baraundha]] (aka [[Patharkachhar]]) as well as the [[Kalinjar Chaubes]], consisting of the princely estates of [[Paldeo]], [[Kamta-Rajaula]], [[Taraon]], [[Pahra]] and [[Bhaisaunda]].<ref>Malleson, G. B. ''An historical sketch of the native states of India,'' London 1875, Reprint Delhi 1984</ref>
The [[Bagelkhand Agency]] was a British political unit which managed the relations of the British with a number of autonomous [[princely states]] existing outside [[British India]], namely [[Rewa (princely state)|Rewa]] and 11 minor states, of which the most prominent were [[Maihar State|Maihar]], [[Nagod State|Nagod]] and [[Sohawal State|Sohawal]]. Other principalities included [[Jaso State|Jaso]], [[Kothi State|Kothi]], [[Baraundha]] (aka [[Patharkachhar]]) as well as the [[Kalinjar Chaubes]], consisting of the princely estates of [[Paldeo]], [[Kamta-Rajaula]], [[Tarauwhan]], [[Pahra]] and [[Bhaisaunda]].<ref>Malleson, G. B. ''An historical sketch of the native states of India,'' London 1875, Reprint Delhi 1984</ref>
 
[[File:Central India Agency Map.jpg|thumb|Central India Agency Map|center]]


==Geography==
==Geography==
Bagelkhand is surrounded by the [[Indo-Gangetic plains]] in the north and east, [[Bundelkhand]] in the west and the [[Vindhya range]] in the south.<ref name="britannica"/>
Bagelkhand is surrounded by the [[Indo-Gangetic plains]] in the north and east, [[Bundelkhand]] in the west and the [[Vindhya range]] in the south.<ref name="britannica"/>


[[Image:UP region map.gif|250px|thumb|Regions of [[Uttar Pradesh]]|center]]
==Administration==
==Administration==
[[Image:UP region map.gif|250px|thumb|Regions of [[Uttar Pradesh]]]]
Currently it divided between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It includes the Madhya Pradesh districts [[Rewa District|Rewa]], [[Satna District|Satna]], [[Shahdol District|Shahdol]],  [[Sidhi District|Sidhi]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Chitrakoot District|Chitrakoot]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name="britannica" />
Currently it divided between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It includes the Madhya Pradesh districts [[Rewa District|Rewa]], [[Satna District|Satna]], [[Shahdol District|Shahdol]],  [[Sidhi District|Sidhi]], and [[Singrauli District|Singrauli]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Chitrakoot District|Chitrakoot]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name="britannica"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The inhabitants of Bagelkhand are called Bagheli and they speak the [[Bagheli language]] which is also designated as a [[dialect of Hindi]].<ref name="britannica"/>
The inhabitants of Bagelkhand are called Bagheli and they speak the [[Bagheli language]] which is also designated as a [[dialect of Hindi]].<ref name="britannica" />{{bar box|width = 300px
 
===Religion===
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|title = Religion in Baghelkhand (2011)<ref>{{cite web |title=C-1 Population By Religious Community |url=https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/c-01.html |website=censusindia.gov.in |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref>
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===Languages===
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|title = Languages in Baghelkhand (2011)<ref name="censusindia.gov.in">http://censusindia.gov.in/</ref>
|title = Languages in Baghelkhand (2011)<ref>{{cite web |title=C-16 Population By Mother Tongue |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html |website=censusindia.gov.in |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref>
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Bagelkhand or Baghelkhand is a region and also a mountain range in central India that covers the northeastern regions of Madhya Pradesh and a small area of southeastern Uttar Pradesh.

History

Dahala

Baghelkhand was known as Dahala 6th–12th century, Kalachuri dynasty with stronghold at Kalinjar Fort. The area got its current name after Baghel Rajput kings in the 14th century, later it was absorbed state.[1]

Bagelkhand Agency

The Bagelkhand Agency was a British political unit which managed the relations of the British with a number of autonomous princely states existing outside British India, namely Rewa and 11 minor states, of which the most prominent were Maihar, Nagod and Sohawal. Other principalities included Jaso, Kothi, Baraundha (aka Patharkachhar) as well as the Kalinjar Chaubes, consisting of the princely estates of Paldeo, Kamta-Rajaula, Tarauwhan, Pahra and Bhaisaunda.[2]

Central India Agency Map

Geography

Bagelkhand is surrounded by the Indo-Gangetic plains in the north and east, Bundelkhand in the west and the Vindhya range in the south.[1]

Regions of Uttar Pradesh

Administration

Currently it divided between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It includes the Madhya Pradesh districts Rewa, Satna, Shahdol, Sidhi of Madhya Pradesh and Chitrakoot of Uttar Pradesh.[1]

Demographics

The inhabitants of Bagelkhand are called Bagheli and they speak the Bagheli language which is also designated as a dialect of Hindi.[1]

Religion in Baghelkhand (2011)[3]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
95.48%
Islam
3.42%
Others
1.10%
Languages in Baghelkhand (2011)[4]
Language Percent
Hindi
65.59%
Bagheli
25.33%
Bundeli
3.20%
Urdu
0.17%
Others
5.71%

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Baghelkhand | historical region, India". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. Malleson, G. B. An historical sketch of the native states of India, London 1875, Reprint Delhi 1984
  3. "C-1 Population By Religious Community". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  4. "C-16 Population By Mother Tongue". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 18 March 2022.

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