Country Population 222,202 (2001) Language spoken Hindi | State | |
Ratlam (Hindi: ), known historically as Ratnapuri, is a city in the northwestern part of the Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh state of central India. The city of Ratlam lies 480 metres (1,575 feet) above sea level. It is the administrative headquarters of Ratlam district, which was created in 1947 after the independence of India. Ratlam is also very well known for Gold, Ratlami Sev, Ratlami Saari and its people.The well known shrine of Hussain Tekri is situated here.
Contents
- Map of Ratlam
- Himalaya international school ratlam
- Matangi prayer modeshwari maa prayer grish sharma ratlam matangi bhajans
- Early history
- Commercial history
- Princely history
- Geography
- References
Map of Ratlam
Himalaya international school ratlam
Matangi prayer modeshwari maa prayer grish sharma ratlam matangi bhajans
Early history
Ratlam was given to Ratan Singh Rathore as a gift by Shah Jahan. Shah Jahan loved watching elephant fights and therefore held an event, choosing his favourite war elephants and inviting all the clans of Rajputana (present-day Rajasthan) to watch. From the Rathore clan, Ratan Singh was chosen. At the beginning of the festival, one of the elephants (Keharkope) went berserk and headed towards Shah Jahan. No one in the crowd was brave enough to move to protect him. Everyone feared for their own lives and fled except Ratan Singh, who swiftly mounted the elephant. With his katar, Singh stabbed the elephant in its head and killed it. Shah Jahan saw this and was so impressed by his bravery that he gave him the entire state of Ratlam, proclaiming him as the king.
Commercial history
Founded by Captain Borthwick in 1829, Ratlam was one of the first commercial cities established in Central India. The city quickly became known for trading in opium, tobacco, and salt, as well as for its bargains called "Sattas". Before the opening of the Rajputana State Railway to Khandwa in 1872, there was no better place to trade than in Ratlam.
Princely history
Ratlam was a princely state in British India, part of Malwa agency of Central India. For a long period of time, the Ratlam region was under rule of the Rathore clan. The rulers were Suryavansha Rathores to which Maharaja of Jodhpur, Bikaner and Kishangarh belonged. The first Ruler was the Maharaja Ratan Singh, he married 12 wives (amongst others), including Maharani Sukhroopde Kanwar Shekhawat Ji Sahiba, daughter of Kunwar Purshottam Das of Jhajhar (Shekhawati) in Rajasthan. She committed sati in 1658. Still Shree Ji Maharajah Natwar Singh Of ratlam Is Belonging To His Family & Living In Jaipur, Rajasthan. The state had an area of 902 sq mi, which was closely interlaced with the territories of the princely states of Sailana, Semaliya, Kachhi-baroda and Kanwas. In 1901, Ratlam State had a population of 83,773, with the city population of 36,321. The state had an estimated revenue of INR34,000 and paid a INR2,850 tribute.
Geography
Ratlam is located at coordinates: 23°19?0?N 75°04?0?E (23.316667, 75.066667). The city has an area of 15.13 square miles (39.19 km²).