| Bijnor बिजनौर | |
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| Coordinates | 29°22′N 78°08′E / 29.37°N 78.13°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District(s) | Bijnor |
| Population | 79,368 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 225 m (738 ft) |
Bijnor (Hindi: बिजनौर, Urdu: بجنور) variously spelt as Bijnaur and Bijnour, is a city and a municipal board in Bijnor district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the district headquarters of Bijnor district.
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History
Little is known of the early history of Bijnor. In the time of Mughal emperor Akbar, Bijnor formed part of the Delhi empire. However, in the early part of the 18th century, the Rohilla Pashtuns established their independence in the country called by them Rohilkhand; and about 1748 the Rohilla chief Ali Muhammad made his first annexations in Bijnor, the rest of which soon fell under the Rohilla domination. The northern districts were granted by Ali Muhammad to Najib Khan, who gradually extended his influence west of the Ganges and at Delhi, receiving the title of Najib-ud-daula and becoming paymaster of the royal forces. His success, however, raised up powerful enemies against him, and at their instigation the Marathas invaded Bijnor. This was the beginning of a feud which continued for years. Najib, indeed, held his own, and for the part played by him in the victory of Panipat was made vizier of the empire. After his death in 1770, however, his son Zabita Khan was defeated by the Mahrattas, who overran all Rohilkhand.
In Najibabad, there was a fort of great Daqait Sultana. The fort is still situated in Najibabad and it has been said that the vehicles can easily be run on the width of the fort.
In 1772 the Nawab of Oudh made a treaty with the Rohillas, covenanting to expel the Marathas in return for a money payment. He carried out his part of the bargain; but the Rohilla chieftains refused to pay. In 1774 the Nawab concluded with the East India Company government of Calcutta a treaty of alliance, and he now called upon the British, in accordance with its terms, to supply a brigade to assist him in enforcing his claims against the Rohillas. This was done; in the Rohilla War, the Rohillas were driven beyond the Ganges, and Bijnor was incorporated in the territories of the nawab, who in 1774 ceded it to the British East India Company. From this time the history of Bijnor is uneventful until the Mutiny of 1857, when (on the 1st of June) it was occupied by the nawab of Najibabad, a grandson of Zabita Khan. In spite of fighting between the Hindus and the Muslim Pashtuns the Nawab succeeded in maintaining his position until the 21st of April 1858, when he was defeated by the British at Nagina; whereupon British authority was restored.
qasba Rehar(post & Thana rehar)is situated at 10 km of distance from Afzalgarh city. It was the riyasat of raja Ratan Singh, the remains of Mahal are available till now, the burrows (surang) are also available here in mahel but not available for public. The treasure of raja Ratan Singh was available in burrows and mahel but some years ago has been disappear from there. All the near by area fields, till now henper(treasure) is found during construction (khudai) buried under earth. Gold coins and gold article are found during constructions. Before 100 years the population of Qasba Rehar was mix of Hindus and Muslims, Sikhs were in least quantity, but now sikh population has been increased. Mostly land owner are Sikhs here now. They use to grow mostly vegetables in their fields. Fields are very good to grow everything as wheat, rice, sugarcane, onion, potatoes, spices, vegetables etc. Fruits as mangoes, guava etc.
very near to Rehar The forest of "SAAL BANDH" is available. The trees of SAL, SHEESHAM, KAIT, TENDU, KEHWA, DEVDAR etc are available hear. This forest is spreading up to Najibabad city in Bijnor. Famous for Sultana Daku, Sultana used to hide himself at that time. He has special horse and goh(animal which is stuck on the wall and any body with the help of rope can climb on the wall). He was very clever, It is famous that the henper of Sultana is also buried in this dense forest. Several People earn their livelihood from TENDU'S LEAVES. They use tendu tree's leaved to make the BIDI(smoking purpose). Tendu is a jungle fruit like cheeku. Bel and kaits are available most.
In dense forest there are several dangerous animals like lion, tiger, wolf, panther, dear species, stag species, jungle cows etc. You can see the BANJARAS when you entered the jungle, they use to pet big dog for their shelter.
Beside all this forest river is running and DAM is constructed along with the river with all the forest. On both the side of BANDAH(DAM) (high mounted way for the transport purpose of farmers only or to visit jungle)there is a dense forest. river is on the left side of BANDAH. Beside the river you can see large meadows, never you will see in your life, It is the place for running purpose of jungle animal and they use to come to drink river water when they want.
These large meadows were the great places for car racing purposes, but now the car racing is stipped due to harm of the forest and animals. Really it is a very beautiful place for those who like flora and funa, nature.
Near Rehar there is a DAM OF KALAGARH (famous Dam)(electricity production and irrigation purpose), very beautiful. You can see WALL OF CHINA on this Dam.
You also enjoy for tremendous look of Mountain(foot of Himalya)every time. At the time of evening the temperature is too much decreased then in day time. The people use chader of blanket to cover themselves at night. The duration of winter is long here though Rehar is situated in distt. Bijnor and 85 km apart from Bijnor.
Afzalgarh is 10 km from Rehar, Jaspur is also at 10 km distance from Rehar in opposite direction. Jaspur belong to Distt. Kashipur, Nainital. Rehar is situated at the boundary of Distt. Bijnor.
It is said that Rehar is cursed Place, long long ago a monk gave the ...... due to some special reason, for not to develop it. from that time as rehar increasing towards progress it declined again. That's why there is no chance of progress yet here field are very fertile and useful. Nobody knows...............
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Bijnor had a population of 79,368. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Bijnor district is one of the Minority Concentrated District in India as per the 2001 census.[2]
Blocks
(a block is a small administrative area of a district )
- Najibabad
- Kiratpur
- Haldaur
- Chandpur
- Kotwali
- Afzalgarh
- Nehtaur
- Nagina
- Dhampur
- Seohara
- Jalilpur
- Noorpur
- Mandawar
Educational institutions
College/schools
St. Mary's School
Dayavati Dharamvira Public school
Modern Era Public School
A.N.International public school.
K.P.S.Girls Inter college.
Government Inter College
Government Girls Inter College
Bijnor Inter College
Raja Jawala Parsad Arya Inter College
Post Graduate Colleges
Vardhman college
R. B. D. Girls PG College
Engineering College
Veera Engineering College
Govt. Polytechnic College Bijnor.
Bhagwant Institute Of Technology, Muzaffar Nagar
Disha Institute of Technology, Bijnor
Pharmacy College
Vivek College of Technical Education
Law Colleges
Vivek College of Law
Krishna College of Law
References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=28770
- This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica, Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.
Rahemia Public School R.V. Institute of Technology
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