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'''Jaora''' ([[Hindi]]:जावरा) is a city and a [[municipality]] in [[Ratlam district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Jaora is located in the [[Malwa]] region, between [[Ratlam]] and [[Neemuch]]. It was the capital of the [[princely state]] of Jaora before independence. During the [[Remembrance of Muharram]], thousands of people from all over the world visit the [[Hussain Tekri]].
'''Jaora''' is a city and a [[municipality]] in [[Ratlam district]] in the Indian state of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Jaora is located in the [[Malwa]] region, between [[Ratlam]] and [[Mandsaur]]. It was the capital of the [[Jaora State|Jaora princely state]] of Jaora before [[Independence of India#Independence and partition of India|Independence]]. During the [[Mourning of Muharram]], thousands of people from all over the world visit the shrine of [[Hussain Tekri]]. [[Jainism|Jains]] visit Jaora as a place that the Jain ascetic [[Rajendrasuri]] practiced [[tapasya]].


==Geography==
Jaora is located at {{coor d|23.63|N|75.13|E|}}<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Jaora.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jaora]</ref>. It has an average elevation of 459&nbsp;[[metre]]s (1505&nbsp;[[foot (unit of length)|feet]]).


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
[[As of 2001]] India [[census]]{{GR|India}}, Jaora had a population of 63,736. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jaora has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 54%. In Jaora, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
As of the 2011 India census, Jaora tehsil had a population of 243070.<ref>[https://www.censusindia2011.com/madhya-pradesh/ratlam/jaora-population.html#:~:text=As%20per%20the%20Census%20India,is%2013.78%25%20of%20total%20population. Census India]</ref> Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jaora has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 54%. In Jaora, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==Jaora princely state==
==Jaora princely state==
{{Main|Jaora State}}
The state was founded by 'Abdu'l Ghafur Muhammad Khan, a Muslim of [[Afghan people|Afghan]] descent. He was a cavalry officer serving the [[Pindari]] leader [[Amir Khan (Pindari)|Amir Khan]]. He later served the [[House of Holkar|Holkar]] Maharaja of [[Indore]], subduing [[Rajput]] territories in northern [[Malwa]] and annexing their lands. The expansion stopped after he was defeated by Raja Lakshman Singh of [[Sailana]], who made him swear not to trouble the local Rajputs after the victory. The Nawab later swore allegiance to the British to save his newly found state. The Nawabs of Jaora were very loyal to the British and were responsible for destroying many Rebels during the mutiny period.<ref>Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond, page.402 & 403</ref> In return for the services, the state was confirmed by the [[British India|British]] government in 1818 by the [[Treaty of Mandsaur]].<ref>{{EB1911|inline=y|wstitle=Jaora|volume=15|page=156}}</ref>


==Places of interest==
The state was founded by 'Abdu'l Ghafur Muhammad Khan, a [[Muslim]] of [[Afghan people|Afghan]] descent. He was a cavalry officer serving the [[Pindari]] leader [[Amir Khan (Pindari)|Amir Khan]]. He later served the [[Holkar]] maharaja of [[Indore]], subduing [[Rajput]] territories in northern [[Malwa]] and annexing their lands. In return for his services, he was granted the title of [[Nawab]] in [[1808]]. The state was confirmed by the [[British India|British]] government in [[1818]] by the [[Treaty of Mandsaur]].
[[File:Shree Lakshmikant Mandir.jpg|thumb|Shree Lakshmikant Mandir [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shree+Lakshmi+Kant+Mandir,+12,+Brahmin+Gali,+Jaora,+Madhya+Pradesh+457226/@23.6400434,75.1303968,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x39641aecb81bc57d:0xfc5057d12433da97]]]


[[File:IMG-20210512-WA0001.jpg|thumb|Jagnath Mahadev Mandir]]
The total area of the princely state, with the dependencies of [[Piploda]] and [[Panth-Piploda]], was 1471 km&sup2; (568 square miles). Jaora state was divided into four [[tehsil]]s, Jaora, [[Barauda]], [[Tal, Madhya Pradesh|Tal]], and [[Barkhera]]. The chief crops were [[millet]]s, [[cotton]], [[maize]] and [[opium]].


There are two city parks, Chota Baagh and Bada Baagh. The [[Hussain Tekri]] shrine on the edge of the town attracts thousands of visitors every year. Notable temples include 900+ year old Idol of Shree Lakshmikant Bhagwan in Shree Lakshmikant Mandir [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shree+Lakshmi+Kant+Mandir,+12,+Brahmin+Gali,+Jaora,+Madhya+Pradesh+457226/@23.6400434,75.1303968,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x39641aecb81bc57d:0xfc5057d12433da97] (Brahmin Gali), Ambe mata Mandir , Jagnath Mahadev Mandir the 200-year-old Radhakrishna temple, Manchapuran Hanuman temple, Jagnath Mahadev, Bada Mandir (Jain Temple), and Jain Dadawadi (Shree Rajendrasurishwar ji maharasaheb), Rogyadevi mandir, Sujalpur mandir.
Nawab Muhammad Ismail (ruled [[1865]]-[[1895]]) was an honorary major in the [[British Army]]. During the reign of Nawab Muhammad Iftikhar Ali Khan (ruled [[1895]]-[[1947]]) Piploda became a separate state in [[1924]], and Panth-Piploda became a province of British India in [[1942]]. Nawab Muhammad Usman 'Ali Khan (ruled 1947-[[1948]]) acceded to the [[Government of India]] on [[June 15]] [[1948]].


==Educational institutes==
As of the [[2011 Census of India]], Jaora had 119 primary schools, 38 middle schools, 9 secondary schools and 11 senior secondary schools as well as 2 science colleges and 1 polytechnic college.<ref name=census2011TownAmenities>{{cite web |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_Town_Release_2300.xlsx |title=Madhya PRadesh Census 2011 - Town Amenities |access-date=17 February 2022}}</ref>


== Transport ==
== Transport ==


Jaora has a railway station on the [[Indian Railways]] network. <br/>
[[Jaora railway station|Jaora]] has a railway station on the [[Indian Railways]] network between Ratlam - Ajmer section. From Jaora there are direct trains for Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Agra, Kota, Indore, Bhopal, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Ujjain, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Mumbai, Vadodara, Ahmedabad.
Rail route is closed temporarily for conversion from meter gate to broad gage and that will resume by March 2007.


The Mhow - Neemuch state highway passes through Jaora. Jaora is 38&nbsp;km from district HQ Ratlam. Buses provide access to the surrounding area.
== References ==


==Nawabs of Jaora==
<references/>
* 1817-1825 Iftikhar ud-Daula, Nawab Abdul Ghafur'Khan Bahadur, Diler-Jung
* 1825-1827 Musharraf Begum (f)+ Jahangir Khan -Regent (d. 1827)
* 1827-1840 Borthwick -Regent
* 1825-1865 Muhtasim ud-Daula, Nawab Ghaus Muhammad'Khan Bahadur, Shaukat-Jung
* 1865-1872 Sahibzada Hazrat Nur Khan-Regent
* 1865-1895 Ihtisham ud-Daula, Nawab Muhammad Ismail'Khan Bahadur, Firoz-Jung<ref>
[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=222222507831577&set=o.269934569689427&type=1&theater A note of appreciation by Ihtisham ud-Daula, Nawab Muhammad Ismail' Khan Bahadur, Firoz-Jung to Shri Kanhaiyalal Joshi 'Jyotish']</ref>
* 1895-1906 Sahibzada Yar Muhammad Khan -Regent
* 1895-1947 Fakhr ud-Daula, Nawab Iftikhar Ali'Khan Bahadur, Saulat-Jung
* 1947-1972 Asif ud-Daula, Nawab Usman Ali'Khan Bahadur, Saulat-Jung. Unmarried


==Notable people==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.4dw.net/royalark/India/jaora.htm Jaora History]
* [[Kailash Nath Katju]] - former CM of [[Madhya Pradesh]]
* [http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/in-jaora.html Jaora Flag]
* [[Laxminarayan Pandey]] - former Member of parliament [[Mandsour (Lok Sabha constituency)]]


== See also ==
== See also ==

* [[Ratlam]]
* [[Ratlam]]
* [[Malwa]]
* [[Malwa]]


== References ==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
[[Category:Cities and towns in Madhya Pradesh]]
* [http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=23641890&x=75129812&z=16&l=0&m=s&v=2 Jaora view from the sky]
[[Category: Indian Princely States]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928042433/http://chippa.com/jaora.html?sParentID=40&sMenuID=62 Brief History of Jaora]
[[Category:Cities in Malwa]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928042427/http://chippa.com/newwebsite/contents.asp?sParentID=40&sMenuID=50&PageID= Jaora Pictures]
* [http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/in-jaora.html Jaora Flag]


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{{MadhyaPradesh-geo-stub}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Ratlam district]]
[[Category:Cities in Malwa]]

Latest revision as of 09:56, 13 September 2024

Jaora
Gulshanabag
City
Jaora is located in Madhya Pradesh
Jaora
Jaora
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Jaora is located in India
Jaora
Jaora
Jaora (India)
Coordinates: 23°38′N 75°08′E / 23.63°N 75.13°E / 23.63; 75.13
Country India
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictRatlam
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyJaora Municipal Council
Area
 • Total
30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
459 m (1,506 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
74,907
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
457 226
Telephone code07414
Vehicle registrationMP-43
Website[2]

Jaora is a city and a municipality in Ratlam district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Jaora is located in the Malwa region, between Ratlam and Mandsaur. It was the capital of the Jaora princely state of Jaora before Independence. During the Mourning of Muharram, thousands of people from all over the world visit the shrine of Hussain Tekri. Jains visit Jaora as a place that the Jain ascetic Rajendrasuri practiced tapasya.

Demographics

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As of the 2011 India census, Jaora tehsil had a population of 243070.[1] Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jaora has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 54%. In Jaora, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Jaora princely state

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Main article: Jaora State

The state was founded by 'Abdu'l Ghafur Muhammad Khan, a Muslim of Afghan descent. He was a cavalry officer serving the Pindari leader Amir Khan. He later served the Holkar Maharaja of Indore, subduing Rajput territories in northern Malwa and annexing their lands. The expansion stopped after he was defeated by Raja Lakshman Singh of Sailana, who made him swear not to trouble the local Rajputs after the victory. The Nawab later swore allegiance to the British to save his newly found state. The Nawabs of Jaora were very loyal to the British and were responsible for destroying many Rebels during the mutiny period.[2] In return for the services, the state was confirmed by the British government in 1818 by the Treaty of Mandsaur.[3]

Places of interest

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Shree Lakshmikant Mandir [1]
Jagnath Mahadev Mandir

There are two city parks, Chota Baagh and Bada Baagh. The Hussain Tekri shrine on the edge of the town attracts thousands of visitors every year. Notable temples include 900+ year old Idol of Shree Lakshmikant Bhagwan in Shree Lakshmikant Mandir [3] (Brahmin Gali), Ambe mata Mandir , Jagnath Mahadev Mandir the 200-year-old Radhakrishna temple, Manchapuran Hanuman temple, Jagnath Mahadev, Bada Mandir (Jain Temple), and Jain Dadawadi (Shree Rajendrasurishwar ji maharasaheb), Rogyadevi mandir, Sujalpur mandir.

Educational institutes

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As of the 2011 Census of India, Jaora had 119 primary schools, 38 middle schools, 9 secondary schools and 11 senior secondary schools as well as 2 science colleges and 1 polytechnic college.[4]

Transport

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Jaora has a railway station on the Indian Railways network between Ratlam - Ajmer section. From Jaora there are direct trains for Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Agra, Kota, Indore, Bhopal, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Ujjain, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Mumbai, Vadodara, Ahmedabad.

The Mhow - Neemuch state highway passes through Jaora. Jaora is 38 km from district HQ Ratlam. Buses provide access to the surrounding area.

Nawabs of Jaora

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  • 1817-1825 Iftikhar ud-Daula, Nawab Abdul Ghafur'Khan Bahadur, Diler-Jung
  • 1825-1827 Musharraf Begum (f)+ Jahangir Khan -Regent (d. 1827)
  • 1827-1840 Borthwick -Regent
  • 1825-1865 Muhtasim ud-Daula, Nawab Ghaus Muhammad'Khan Bahadur, Shaukat-Jung
  • 1865-1872 Sahibzada Hazrat Nur Khan-Regent
  • 1865-1895 Ihtisham ud-Daula, Nawab Muhammad Ismail'Khan Bahadur, Firoz-Jung[5]
  • 1895-1906 Sahibzada Yar Muhammad Khan -Regent
  • 1895-1947 Fakhr ud-Daula, Nawab Iftikhar Ali'Khan Bahadur, Saulat-Jung
  • 1947-1972 Asif ud-Daula, Nawab Usman Ali'Khan Bahadur, Saulat-Jung. Unmarried

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Census India
  2. ^ Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond, page.402 & 403
  3. ^  One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Jaora". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 15 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 156.
  4. ^ "Madhya PRadesh Census 2011 - Town Amenities". Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  5. ^ A note of appreciation by Ihtisham ud-Daula, Nawab Muhammad Ismail' Khan Bahadur, Firoz-Jung to Shri Kanhaiyalal Joshi 'Jyotish'
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