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The ancient name of Amravati is "Audumbaravati", in [[Prakrit]], "Umravati". The variant "Amravati" is the presently accepted name. It is said that Amravati is named after its ancient Ambadevi temple. A mention of Amravati can be found on a stone inscription on the base of the marble statue of God [[Rishabha (Jain tirthankar)|Adinath]] (Jain God) Rishabhnath. The statues date back to the year 1097. "Govind Maha Prabhu" visited Amravati in the 13th century, when Wardha was under the rule of [[Deogiri]]'s Hindu King ([[Yadava dynasty]]). In the 14th century, there was drought and famine in Amravati, so people abandoned Amravati and left for Gujrat and [[Malwa]]. Though some locals returned after several years, this resulted in a scanty population. In the 17th century, Magar Aurangpura (today, 'Sabanpura') was allotted for a [[Jama Masjid]] by [[Mughal emperors|Mughal]] [[Aurangzeb]]. This indicates the existence of a Muslim population. In 1722, [[Chhattrapati Shahu]] presented Amravati and [[Badnera]] to Ranoji Bhosle; eventually, Amravati was known as Bhosle ki Amravati. The city was reconstructed and developed by Ranoji Bhosle after the treaty of Devgaon and [[Anjangaon]] Surji and victory over Gavilgad (Fort of Chikhaldara). The British general and author Wellesly camped in Amravati, the place is still known as 'camp'. Amravati city was founded towards the end of the 18th century. The Union state of Nizam and Bhosle ruled Amravati. They appointed a revenue officer but neglected defence. The [[Gavilgad fort]] was conquered by the British on 15 December 1803. Under the Deogaon treaty, Warhad was presented as a token of the friendship to the Nizam. | The ancient name of Amravati is "Audumbaravati", in [[Prakrit]], "Umravati". The variant "Amravati" is the presently accepted name. It is said that Amravati is named after its ancient Ambadevi temple. A mention of Amravati can be found on a stone inscription on the base of the marble statue of God [[Rishabha (Jain tirthankar)|Adinath]] (Jain God) Rishabhnath. The statues date back to the year 1097. "Govind Maha Prabhu" visited Amravati in the 13th century, when Wardha was under the rule of [[Deogiri]]'s Hindu King ([[Yadava dynasty]]). In the 14th century, there was drought and famine in Amravati, so people abandoned Amravati and left for Gujrat and [[Malwa]]. Though some locals returned after several years, this resulted in a scanty population. In the 17th century, Magar Aurangpura (today, 'Sabanpura') was allotted for a [[Jama Masjid]] by [[Mughal emperors|Mughal]] [[Aurangzeb]]. This indicates the existence of a Muslim population. In 1722, [[Chhattrapati Shahu]] presented Amravati and [[Badnera]] to Ranoji Bhosle; eventually, Amravati was known as Bhosle ki Amravati. The city was reconstructed and developed by Ranoji Bhosle after the treaty of Devgaon and [[Anjangaon]] Surji and victory over Gavilgad (Fort of Chikhaldara). The British general and author Wellesly camped in Amravati, the place is still known as 'camp'. Amravati city was founded towards the end of the 18th century. The Union state of Nizam and Bhosle ruled Amravati. They appointed a revenue officer but neglected defence. The [[Gavilgad fort]] was conquered by the British on 15 December 1803. Under the Deogaon treaty, Warhad was presented as a token of the friendship to the Nizam. | ||
Warhad was ruled by the Nizams thereafter. Around 1805, the [[Pindari | Warhad was ruled by the Nizams thereafter. Around 1805, the [[Pindari]]s attacked Amravati. | ||
The [[Sahukars]] (bankers and merchants) of Amravati saved Amravati by presenting seven lakh rupees to Chittu [[Pindari]]. The Nizam ruled for more than half-century. From 1859 to 1871, many government buildings were constructed by the British. The Railway Station was constructed in 1859; the Commissioner Bungalow in 1860, the Small Causes Court in 1886, (today, the S.D.O. OFFICE), the Tahsil Office & the Main Post Office were built in 1871. The Central Jail, Collector's Office, the Rest House, and Cotton Market were also built. | The [[Sahukars]] (bankers and merchants) of Amravati saved Amravati by presenting seven lakh rupees to Chittu [[Pindari]]. The Nizam ruled for more than half-century. From 1859 to 1871, many government buildings were constructed by the British. The Railway Station was constructed in 1859; the Commissioner Bungalow in 1860, the Small Causes Court in 1886, (today, the S.D.O. OFFICE), the Tahsil Office & the Main Post Office were built in 1871. The Central Jail, Collector's Office, the Rest House, and Cotton Market were also built. | ||
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== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
The population of Amravati city in 2011 was 646,801; of which males and females are 330,544 and 316,257 respectively. The sex ratio of Amravati city is 957 per 1000 males. The population in the age range of | The population of Amravati city in 2011 was 646,801; of which males and females are 330,544 and 316,257 respectively. The sex ratio of Amravati city is 957 per 1000 males. The population in the age range of 0–6 years was 62,497. The effective literacy rate (population over 7 years of age) was 93.03%.<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above, Census 2011 |url=https://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf |website=census.gov.in |access-date=30 October 2020}}</ref> | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||