About Nagpur City

About Nagpur City
 
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Location
: Nagpur District, Maharashtra
Founded: 1702 A.D
Population: 2,420,000
Languages: Marathi, Hindi, English

Nāgpur  is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India. Nagpur is a city in the central part of India. In Maharashtra State. Left side is the map of Maharashtra state shows the position of Nagpur city. Nagpur district is located between 21*45 N to 20*30 N and 78*15 E to 79*45 E, which essentially indicates that Nagpur district is located in the Deccan Plateau. The adjoining districts are Bhandara on the east, Chandrapur on the south, Amravati and Wardha on the west and in the north shares the boundary with Madhya Pradesh.

 Nagpur lies precisely at the center of the country with the Zero Mile Marker indicating the geographical center of India.[The city was founded by the Gonds but later became part of the Maratha Empire under the Bhonsles. The British East India Company took over Nagpur in the 19th century and made it the capital of the Central Provinces and Berar. After the first reorganization of states, the city lost its capital status but according to the informal "Nagpur Pact" between political leaders it was made the second capital of Maharashtra.
With a population of 2,390,179, Nagpur UA is the 13th largest urban conglomeration in India, In addition to being the seat of annual winter session of Maharashtra state assembly "Vidhan Sabha", The Nag River, a tributary of the Kanhan River, flows in a serpentine path and is therefore named "Nag", the Marathi word for Cobra. According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar people of Nagpur belong to nag dynasty who were followers of the Buddha. And hence, the river and city is named as Nagpur
Nagpur is also a major commercial and political center of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, and is also famous throughout the country as "Orange City" for being a major trade center of oranges that are cultivated in the region.In addition, the city also derives political importance from being the headquarters for the Hindu nationalist organization RSS and an important location for the Dalit Buddhist movement.While others says that the river flows through the old city of Nagpur and hence the city is named after this river. "Pur" is common suffix given to cities, villages and towns across India, and is often simply translated "city".[6] The seal of Nagpur Municipal Corporation depicts a cobra in the water of a river.

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1st to 5th CENTURY B. C:- In hills and hillocks of Hidimba Tekadi,40 Kms. From Nagpur near Mansar, pieces of Terracotta from Vakataka, Maruya and Shung periods have been obtained by Archaeologist, which indicates that Nagpur had a much more ancient and cherished history than assumed by the commoners.
10th CENTURY A.D. :- The name Nagpur appear for the first time on record.
1702 A.D. :- Nagpur city founded by Gond King 'Bakht Buland Shah' of Devagad, on the banks of Nag River. That is why the city was named 'Nagpur'. He founded the city by joining 12 small hamlets formerly known as 'Rajapur Baraasa' or 'Barasa',
1706 A.D.:- The eldest son of 'Bakht Buland Shah', Raja Chand sultan ascended on the throne of Devagad in 1706 A.D. and he shifted his capital from Devagad to Nagpur. The contemporary Devagad was a small wooden fortress located 30 kms. away in Chhindwara Distt. The contemporary Devagad state included Nagpur, Bhandra, Seoni, Balaghat, Betul and Hoshangabad districts. Raja Chand Sultan initiated the construction of his fortress at Mahal. He constructed 3 kms. long wall around this fortress and for the first time laid the foundation of a planned layout for Nagpur city. He continuously ruled over and made an all out development of Nagpur for 33 years.
1742 A.D. :- After the death of Raja Chand Sultan at Nagpur, the city again went into obscurity and was gradually dominated by Bhonsle dynasty of Deor. In 1742 A.D. the Bhonsle King 'Raghuji Bhonsle'ascended to the throne of Nagpur in place of Gond king 'Raja Chand Sultan'. Nagpur became the Capital of Raghuji Bhonsle.
1765 A.D. :- Nagpur was burnt substantially in 1765 and again partially in 1811 by the marauding tribe pendharis. However, the development of city of Nagpur continued. Nawabpur, Old Mangalwari, Shukrawari Tank, Hansapuri, Jaripatka, Rajabaksha, Rambagh and Itwari areas where established and developed during Bhonsle period.
1817 A.D. & 1853 A.D. :- In the famous battle of Sitabuldi, the Marathas lost the fortress and the city to Britishers. Britishers became the undisputed rules and monarch of the area. Nagpur was ultimately incorporated into British residency in 1853 A.D.
1857 A.D. :- The effect of first freedom struggle was felt at Nagpur also. This laid down the foundation of many non violent, non co-operation movement.
1861 A.D. :- Nagpur became capital of Central provinces.
1864 A.D. :- The Municipality of Nagpur was established.
1867 A.D. :- Between Nagpur to Mumbai, a new British train route - 'Great Indian Peninsula (G.I.P) 'railway' was laid down which transformed the future of Nagpur for good. The first train steamed out of the city in 1867 A.D.
1891 A.D. :- On 28th December 1891, the seventh all India Congress Session was organized at Lalbagh locality at Nagpur, in which the famous from Chennai P. Anandacharlu presided.
1899 A.D. :- The great plague strikes and takes a heavy toll in Nagpur.
1901 A.D. :- The foundation of Cotton market was laid. The C. P. Club was also founded.
1905 A.D. :- Indora was founded.
1911 A.D.:- Punjabi line was founded. The English daily 'The Hitvada' was founded.
1912 A.D. :- Foundation Stone of Vidhan Sabha was laid.
1920 A.D. :- 35th all India Congress session was held for the second time at Nagpur for which a new colony Congress nagar was laid down near Dhontoli park. In this session over 60 thousand Congress representative attended. The session was presided over by Shri. Jamnalal Bajaj. He openly supported Mahatma Gandhi as the undisputed leader of the union.
1923 A.D. :- Nagpur University was founded To mark the all India 'Jhanda Satyagrah Aandolan' a protest rally was also organized at Nagpur in which Pt. Nehru and Rajrishi Tondon participated.
1924 A.D. :- The foundation of Ramdaspeth was laid.
1925 A.D. :- The foundation of Lashkari bagh was laid.
1929 A.D. :- The foundation of New colony was laid.
1930 A.D. :- The foundation of Dhantoli was laid.
1934 A.D. :- Gondawana Club was founded and Hindi 'Navbharat' was launched.
1936-1938 A.D. :- The 'Hindustani Lal Sena' was found.
1940 A.D. :- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's 'Forward Block Party' organized its second all India session at Nagpur.
1942 A.D. :- Nagpur participated in 'Bharat Chodo Aandolan' in which Maganlal Bagdi's Lal sena actively participated. He was imprisoned and the freedom fighter Shankar was hanged.
1947 A.D. :- The country got its freedom from the British yoke and Nagpur also participated in this celebration. All India Radio Station was founded at Nagpur.
1950 A.D. :- Nagpur declared as the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
1951 A.D. :- The Nagpur Municipality was converted to Municipal Corporation. Same year, the foundation of 'Bhartiya Jansangh' was also laid.
1956 A.D. :- On present 'Diksha Bhoomi' Ground, Dr B. R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism along with lakhs of his followers.
1957 A.D. :- On 17th Oct 1957, The 'Nag Vidharbha Andolan Samiti' was formed.
1958 A.D. :- The third all India session of congress party was organized at Abyankar Nagar in Nagpur.
1960 A.D. :- Nagpur city and district were transfered to Maharashtra State, as a part of state reorganization. Since the first session of the state legislature was organized at Nagpur, the city was assigned the status of the second capital to Maharashtra.

In 1803 Raghoji II joined the Peshwas against the British in the Second Anglo-Maratha War. The British prevailed, and Raghoji was forced to cede Cuttack, Sambalpur, and part of Berar. After Raghoji II's death in 1816, his son Parsaji was deposed and murdered by Mudhoji II. Despite the fact that he had entered into a treaty with the British in the same year, Mudhoji joined the Peshwa in the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1817 against the British, but was forced to cede the rest of Berar to the Nizam of Hyderabad, and parts of Saugor and Damoh, Mandla, Betul, Seoni and the Narmada valley to the British after suffering a defeat at Sitabuldi in modern-day Nagpur city. The Sitabuldi fort was the site of a fierce battle between the British and the Bhonsle of Nagpur in 1817. The battle was a turning point as it laid the foundations of the downfall of the Bhonsles and paved the way for the British acquisition of Nagpur city. Mudhoji was deposed after a temporary restoration to the throne, after which the British placed Raghoji III the grandchild of Raghoji II, on the throne. During the rule of Raghoji III (which lasted till 1840), the region was administered by a British resident. In 1853, the British took control of Nagpur after Raghoji III died without leaving an heir.
Nagpur Airport is one of the most important means of communication in the city of Nagpur. The airport of Nagpur is of immense importance to the people who frequently travel to and from Nagpur.

Since Nagpur is the second capital city of Maharashtra and is one of the most well known political and economic centers of the state of Maharashtra, everyday, innumerable people travel to this city with some business purpose. The airways of Nagpur are the most convenient and safest means of traveling to this important city of India.

Another reason for the importance of this airport of Nagpur is its location. This city of Maharashtra is situated at the central region of the country. Hence, the Doctor Ambedkar International Airport has a lot of strategic importance in the subcontinent of India. The other name of the Nagpur Airport is Doctor Ambedkar International Airport.

Initially, the airport in Nagpur only operated flights, which flew to various destinations within India. Gradually, the airport has expanded its scope and from the 16th of October in the year 2005, it started operating international fights.

The first airlines that started operating flights that flew to places outside India is called the Air Arabia. It is an airlines based in Sharjah. The flights belonging to this airline of Nagpur offer good-quality services at affordable rates.

The authorities of the airport at Nagpur are planning to further increase the facilities for the convenience of the passengers who often come to this important city of India.



Nāgpur  नागपूर   नागपुर) is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India. Nagpur is a city in the central part of India. In Maharashtra State. Left side is the map of Maharashtra state shows the position of Nagpur city. Nagpur district is located between 21*45 N to 20*30 N and 78*15 E to 79*45 E, which essentially indicates that Nagpur district is located in the Deccan Plateau. The adjoining districts are Bhandara on the east, Chandrapur on the south, Amravati and Wardha on the west and in the north shares the boundary with Madhya Pradesh.
 Nagpur lies precisely at the center of the country with the Zero Mile Marker indicating the geographical center of India.[The city was founded by the Gonds but later became part of the Maratha Empire under the Bhonsles. The British East India Company took over Nagpur in the 19th century and made it the capital of the Central Provinces and Berar. After the first reorganization of states, the city lost its capital status but according to the informal "Nagpur Pact" between political leaders it was made the second capital of Maharashtra.
With a population of 2,390,179, Nagpur UA is the 13th largest urban conglomeration in India, In addition to being the seat of annual winter session of Maharashtra state assembly "Vidhan Sabha", The Nag River, a tributary of the Kanhan River, flows in a serpentine path and is therefore named "Nag", the Marathi word for Cobra. According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar people of Nagpur belong to nag dynasty who were followers of the Buddha. And hence, the river and city is named as Nagpur
Nagpur is also a major commercial and political center of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, and is also famous throughout the country as "Orange City" for being a major trade center of oranges that are cultivated in the region.In addition, the city also derives political importance from being the headquarters for the Hindu nationalist organization RSS and an important location for the Dalit Buddhist movement.While others says that the river flows through the old city of Nagpur and hence the city is named after this river. "Pur" is common suffix given to cities, villages and towns across India, and is often simply translated "city".[6] The seal of Nagpur Municipal Corporation depicts a cobra in the water of a river.
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