Bhaiyathan is a
panchayat village in
Surajpur District
Surajpur district is a district in the state of Chhattisgarh in central India, with its administrative headquarters at Surajpur. National Highway 43 passes through Surajpur district. Surajpur was declared a district on 15 August 2011 along wi ...
in the
India
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n
state
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of
Chhattisgarh
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. Bhaiyathan is part of a
community development block
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under the jurisdiction of
Surajpur district
Surajpur district is a district in the state of Chhattisgarh in central India, with its administrative headquarters at Surajpur. National Highway 43 passes through Surajpur district. Surajpur was declared a district on 15 August 2011 along wi ...
and is 23 km away from
Surajpur. It is situated on the bank of the
Rihand River
The Rihand River (also referred to as Renu, Renuka, Rend, Rer or Rehar) is a tributary of the Son River and flows through the Indian states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Its old name was Renu or Renuka.
Course
The Rihand ...
.
Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary is a major attraction nearby. A famous
Devi
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temple on a hill,
Kudargarh, is just 23 km from Bhaiyathan.
A 2x600 MW thermal power project has been proposed by the Union Power Ministry in Bhaiyathan. It will be installed by
Chhattisgarh
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State Electricity Board (CSEB). CSEB will be the first electricity board in the country to install 600 MW super critical units, which only
National Thermal Power Corporation
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(NTPC) has adopted so far.
History
In the early 17th century, two cousins of the Agnikul
Chauhan Raja of
Mainpuri
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, Dalthamban Sahi and Dharamel Sahi, were returning from a pilgrimage to
Jagannath Puri
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. They had a small force with them. On their return journey, they halted at the Capital of
Surguja State
Surguja State was one of the main princely states of Central India during the period of the British Raj, even though it was not entitled to any gun salute. Formerly, it was placed under the Central India Agency, but in 1905 it was transferred ...
,
Ambikapur. They camped near the Joda talab (Bhaiya Bada) which still exists to this day. The Maharaja of Surguja was away from the Capital and some rebel
sardar
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s of the State surrounded the palace. The Rani came to know that the Chauhan brothers were camping near the
Joda Talab. She sent the traditional Rakhi. Dalthamban Sahi and Dharamel Sahi came to her rescue and drove away the bagi sardars. A major part of their force was killed in the encounter. After some time the Maharaja returned. He thanked the Chauhan brothers for rescuing the Rani and offered them the
Jagirdari of the area on the northern part of the state known as
Jhilmili Estate. This was accepted by the older brother Dalthamban Sahi. A part of Jhilmili Area was under control of
Baland Rajas.
The Chauhan brothers settled at Kaskela village on the banks of the
Rihand River
The Rihand River (also referred to as Renu, Renuka, Rend, Rer or Rehar) is a tributary of the Son River and flows through the Indian states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Its old name was Renu or Renuka.
Course
The Rihand ...
. They drove away the forces of Baland from the area and overpowered the
Pakharias who were perpetually rebelling against the Surguja State. They paid an Annual Tribute to the Surguja State. The title of Bhaiya was conferred on the family by Maharajah Amar Singh Deo Bahadoor "
Surguja State
Surguja State was one of the main princely states of Central India during the period of the British Raj, even though it was not entitled to any gun salute. Formerly, it was placed under the Central India Agency, but in 1905 it was transferred ...
". Since after the tying of the Rakhi, the brothers had become bhaiyas of Rani, the ilaka (area) was known as Bhaiyasthan. This was later known as Bhaiyathan.
On 10 February 1872, A Khilat was granted by the court of commissioner esq. the title of Bhaiya Bahadur was also granted to shri Fateh Narayan Singh illakedar of Jhilimi Surguja for meritorious services to the government.
The Title of Bhaiya Bahadur was Granted by Raja Bahadur Bindeshwari Prasad Singh Deo
C.S.I of
Udaipur State
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" Manager Court of Ward "
Surguja State
Surguja State was one of the main princely states of Central India during the period of the British Raj, even though it was not entitled to any gun salute. Formerly, it was placed under the Central India Agency, but in 1905 it was transferred ...
". Younger Son of Maharajah Amar Singh Deo Bahadoor "
Surguja State
Surguja State was one of the main princely states of Central India during the period of the British Raj, even though it was not entitled to any gun salute. Formerly, it was placed under the Central India Agency, but in 1905 it was transferred ...
".
Places to See
Telgaon
Localities
* Bhaiyathan Purani Basti
* Harrapara
* Darripara
* Samouli
* Hospital Colony ( New Market )
* Paasal
Landmarks in the area include the (Lal Vindeshwari Pratap Singh Deo Indraprastha Bhaiya Garhi Jhilmili Bhaiyathan), Palata Bhairav mandir (temple).
1.Bhaiya Bahadur Lal Mahamaya Pratap Singhdeo of Bade Gadhi.
2.Lal Samar Bahadur Singh dev and Lal Kaushal Pratap Singh dev of chota gadhi.
See also
*
Surajpur District
Surajpur district is a district in the state of Chhattisgarh in central India, with its administrative headquarters at Surajpur. National Highway 43 passes through Surajpur district. Surajpur was declared a district on 15 August 2011 along wi ...
References
2. Surguja Ka Atihasik Addhyan by Samar Bahadur Singh Deo 1957 Varanasi.
3. History of Surguja by Samar Bahadur Singh Deo 2006 Ambikapur.
4. Lal Yogesh pratap singhdeo
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Villages in Surajpur district