1757–1950 → 1931 189 km (73 sq mi) Today part of Madhya Pradesh | Established 1757 1931 15,316 | |
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Alipura was a princely state in what is today the Chhatarpur District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
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Map of Alipura, Uttar Pradesh 471111
Alipura, the capital of the state is located between Gwalior and Satna at 25°10′31″N 79°20′08″E and had a population of 3,232 according to the 1881 Census of India.
History
The state was established in 1757 by Aman Singh, Raja of Panna State by granting the lands surrounding Alipura town to Achal Singh, son of Mukund Singh, who was the sardar of Panna at that time. The principality became a British protectorate in 1808 and was made part of the Bundelkhand Agency of Central India.
The last ruler of Alipura signed the instrument of accession to the Indian Union on 1 January 1950.
Rulers
The ruling family were members of the Bundela clan of the Ponwar line of Rajputs. The rulers used the title Rao.
Title Rao
Alipura palace
Built by the rulers of Alipura State the main part of palace is about 150 years old, with a section that is over 3 centuries old. The building has been renovated and converted to a heritage hotel that is run by a direct descendant of the former ruling family.