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'''Merta City''' is a city and a [[municipality]] located in [[Nagaur district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Rajasthan]]. | '''Merta City''' is a [[city]] and a [[municipality]] located near [[Nagaur|Nagaur City]] in [[Nagaur district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Rajasthan]]. Merta is also known for its link with [[Mira Bai]], the devotee of Lord Krishna. The [[Mira Mahal Museum]] houses memories related to Mira Bai's lifetime. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Meera Smarak.jpg|thumb|Meera Smarak Merta City]] | |||
[[File: | The ancient name of Merta City was Medantaka. Nagabhatta Pratihar from Pratihar Rajput dynasty of Mandore established himself at Medantaka and made the city his capital.<ref>[[#DistrictGazetteer|Nagaur District Gazetteer]], pp. 21</ref> In 13th Century, Alauddin Khilji took control of this place and placed Tajuddin Ali as his viceroy at Medantaka.<ref>[[#DistrictGazetteer|Nagaur District Gazetteer]], pp. 26</ref> | ||
Merta was | Later, Rao Jodha granted Merta as Jagir to his son Rao Duda. From Merta, Duda's descendant got the name of Mertiya Rathores. Rao Duda built a palace, temple of Chaturbhuj Ji and Dudasar Pond.<ref>Ghanerao Ke Mertiya Rathore, Dr. Devilal Paliwal, p 21</ref> | ||
[[File:Meera Smarak Meera Bai.jpg|thumb|Meera Smarak Meera Bai Ji]] | |||
After Rao Duda, Rao Veeramdeo ruled in Merta. Veeramdeo's niece was the famous poet and devotee of Krishna, [[Mira Bai]]. Veeramdeo also took part in [[Battle of Khanwa]]. | |||
When [[Maldev Rathore]] became the King of Marwar, he expanded his territory and annexed Merta from Viramdeo Mertiya.<ref>History of Rajputana, G.H. Ojha, p 286</ref> Rao Maldev built Malkot fort in Merta.<ref>History of Rajputana, G.H. Ojha, p 286</ref> | |||
After the [[Battle of Sammel]], Merta came under control of [[Sher Shah Suri|Sher Shah]]. After sometime, Merta again came under control of Rao Maldeo. | |||
Veeramdeo's son [[Jaimal Rathore|Jaimal Mertiya]] moved to Mewar. | |||
Near Dagolai Talab, Capt. De Bourbon's grave is located. He was in Scindia's army and died of wounds he received in Battle of Merta.<ref>History of Rajputana, G.H. Ojha, p 33</ref> | |||
===Brief history of Mertiyas=== | |||
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Merta-Estate was soon merged with Jodhpur State and Jaimal's 14 sons were given small principalities nearby. Akbar gave half Merta to Rao Surtan Singh and half to Rao Keshavdas Mertiya sons of Rao Jaimal. Merta was distributed in Jagirs and Thikanas by independently Mertiya's like | |||
''Riya, Budsu (4 villages), [[Borawar]] (7 villages), Badu-Jagir(13 villages) Mannano, Ladoli, Kalwo, Gular, Jawla, Meethri, Alniyawas, Maroth, Badnore-Jagir, Ghanerao and others'' | |||
The same spirit was shown by many descendants of the Mertia Royal Family, including the Chiefs of Rian, Methri and Alniyawas who fought against the rebels of Kumpawat clan in the battle of Merta in 1790 AD and suffered mass annihilation. One of the scion of the family who rose to prominence during the reign of Aurangzeb was Maharaja Raghunath Singh Mertiya (1660–1683 AD), who conquered Maroth previous capital of Gaurawati/ [[Gaurati]] and is ancestor of the rulers of [[Panch Mahal Maroth]]. | |||
==Demographics== | |||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|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}}</ref> Merta City had a population of 40,252. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Merta City has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 48%. About 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Merta City is a holy city for Hindus as it is the birthplace of Meera Bai, the famous Devotee of God Krishna. | |||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
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Merta City is off the [[Jodhpur-Bathinda line]] but with a link. Merta City is middle point of Rajasthan, facilitating easy access. | Merta City is off the [[Jodhpur-Bathinda line]] but with a link. Merta City is middle point of Rajasthan, facilitating easy access. | ||
1) 15 km away from Merta Road Railway | 1) 15 km away from [[Merta Road Junction railway station|Merta Road Junction Railway Station]] | ||
2) | 2) 80 km away from [[Nagaur railway station|Nagaur Railway Station]] | ||
3) 60 km Away from Pushkar | 3) 60 km Away from [[Pushkar railway station|Pushkar (Ajmer) Railway Station]] | ||
4) 80 km away from Ajmer | 4) 80 km away from [[Ajmer Junction railway station|Ajmer Junction Railway Station]] | ||
5) 120 km away from Jodhpur | 5) 120 km away from [[Jodhpur Junction railway station|Jodhpur Junction Railway Station]] | ||
6) 250 km away from Jaipur (capital) | 6) 250 km away from [[Jaipur Junction railway station|Jaipur Junction Railway Station]] (capital) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | * {{cite book|title=Rajasthan District Gazetteer - Nagaur|last=Sehgal|first=K.K |ref=DistrictGazetteer|publisher=Government of Rajasthan|year=1975|edition=5th|location=Jaipur}} | ||
{{Reflist}} | |||
* [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Merta.html Merta Coordinates] | * [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Merta.html Merta Coordinates] | ||
* [http://ourvillageindia.org/Place.aspx?PID=435588 Merta Population] | * [http://ourvillageindia.org/Place.aspx?PID=435588 Merta Population] | ||
* [https://kumsmerta.com/ Merta mandi] | |||
{{Nagaur district}} | {{Nagaur district}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Nagaur district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Nagaur district]] | ||
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Nagaur district]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Nagaur district]] | ||
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Merta City
Medantaka | |
|---|---|
 Charbhuja Nath Temple / Meera Bai Temple | |
| Nickname: City of Meera | |
  Merta City Location in Nagaur district, Rajasthan  Merta City Merta City (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°39′00″N 74°02′00″E / 26.6500°N 74.0333°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Nagaur |
| Founded by | Rao Duda (Mertiya) Rathore |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democratic |
| Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 40,221 |
| • Official Language - Rajasthani, Hindi | |
| Time zone | GMT+5:30 |
| PIN | 341510 |
Merta City is a city and a municipality located near Nagaur City in Nagaur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Merta is also known for its link with Mira Bai, the devotee of Lord Krishna. The Mira Mahal Museum houses memories related to Mira Bai's lifetime.
History[edit | edit source]
The ancient name of Merta City was Medantaka. Nagabhatta Pratihar from Pratihar Rajput dynasty of Mandore established himself at Medantaka and made the city his capital.[1] In 13th Century, Alauddin Khilji took control of this place and placed Tajuddin Ali as his viceroy at Medantaka.[2] Later, Rao Jodha granted Merta as Jagir to his son Rao Duda. From Merta, Duda's descendant got the name of Mertiya Rathores. Rao Duda built a palace, temple of Chaturbhuj Ji and Dudasar Pond.[3]
After Rao Duda, Rao Veeramdeo ruled in Merta. Veeramdeo's niece was the famous poet and devotee of Krishna, Mira Bai. Veeramdeo also took part in Battle of Khanwa. When Maldev Rathore became the King of Marwar, he expanded his territory and annexed Merta from Viramdeo Mertiya.[4] Rao Maldev built Malkot fort in Merta.[5]
After the Battle of Sammel, Merta came under control of Sher Shah. After sometime, Merta again came under control of Rao Maldeo. Veeramdeo's son Jaimal Mertiya moved to Mewar. Near Dagolai Talab, Capt. De Bourbon's grave is located. He was in Scindia's army and died of wounds he received in Battle of Merta.[6]
Brief history of Mertiyas[edit | edit source]
Template:Unref section Merta-Estate was soon merged with Jodhpur State and Jaimal's 14 sons were given small principalities nearby. Akbar gave half Merta to Rao Surtan Singh and half to Rao Keshavdas Mertiya sons of Rao Jaimal. Merta was distributed in Jagirs and Thikanas by independently Mertiya's like
Riya, Budsu (4 villages), Borawar (7 villages), Badu-Jagir(13 villages) Mannano, Ladoli, Kalwo, Gular, Jawla, Meethri, Alniyawas, Maroth, Badnore-Jagir, Ghanerao and others
The same spirit was shown by many descendants of the Mertia Royal Family, including the Chiefs of Rian, Methri and Alniyawas who fought against the rebels of Kumpawat clan in the battle of Merta in 1790 AD and suffered mass annihilation. One of the scion of the family who rose to prominence during the reign of Aurangzeb was Maharaja Raghunath Singh Mertiya (1660–1683 AD), who conquered Maroth previous capital of Gaurawati/ Gaurati and is ancestor of the rulers of Panch Mahal Maroth.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[7] Merta City had a population of 40,252. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Merta City has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 72%, and female literacy is 48%. About 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Merta City is a holy city for Hindus as it is the birthplace of Meera Bai, the famous Devotee of God Krishna.
Transport[edit | edit source]
 | This section does not cite any sources. (September 2020) |
Merta City is off the Jodhpur-Bathinda line but with a link. Merta City is middle point of Rajasthan, facilitating easy access.
1) 15 km away from Merta Road Junction Railway Station
2) 80 km away from Nagaur Railway Station
3) 60 km Away from Pushkar (Ajmer) Railway Station
4) 80 km away from Ajmer Junction Railway Station
5) 120 km away from Jodhpur Junction Railway Station
6) 250 km away from Jaipur Junction Railway Station (capital)
References[edit | edit source]
- Sehgal, K.K (1975). Rajasthan District Gazetteer - Nagaur (5th ed.). Jaipur: Government of Rajasthan.
- ↑ Nagaur District Gazetteer, pp. 21
- ↑ Nagaur District Gazetteer, pp. 26
- ↑ Ghanerao Ke Mertiya Rathore, Dr. Devilal Paliwal, p 21
- ↑ History of Rajputana, G.H. Ojha, p 286
- ↑ History of Rajputana, G.H. Ojha, p 286
- ↑ History of Rajputana, G.H. Ojha, p 33
- ↑ "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.