Damoh
Damoh is a district in the State of Madhya Pradesh in India. The district is located between 23-09-0 N and 79-03-0 E.There are 7 tehsils, 3 revenue subdivisions, 461 gram panchayats and 1229 revenue villages out of which 1188 villages has human population.
As per census 2001 the population of the district was 1083949.
History
This place has long history dating back to ancient times. Stone Age tools found in Singrampur Valley are testimony to the fact that this place was the cradle of human civilization and habitat since millions of years.Around 5th century, it was part of mighty grand empire of Guptas of Pataliputra. It was established by the plaques and coins along with various monuments found in the region belonging to the reign of Samudragupta, Chandragupta, and Skandgupta.
From 8th century to 12th century some parts of the Damoh district were parts of Chedi Empire ruled by Kalchuri dynasty from capital Tripuri.
The magnificent temple at Nohta is a Living example of the glory of Kalchuries in 10th century. Historical evidences also prove that some regions of the district were under the Chandels of the Jejak -Bhukti.
Fourteenth century heralded the era of Muslim rule in the region and stone carving at Salaiya and Batiyagarh mention Khilzi and Tuglaq as Sultans. Later on, the Sultan of Malwa annexed the region in to his fold. In the last quarter of the 15th century, Sangram Shah of Gond dynasty annexed the region into its dynamic and mighty empire consisting of 52 forts.
In Singrampur, Rani Durgawati attained martyrdom battling against the might of Mughal Empire represented by its General Asaf Khan along with his army. Her zeal to retain integrity and sovereignty of a kingdom is unparallel in world history. Bundelas entered in to the region for a brief span after which Marathas took over the reigns in 1732 and remains The ruler uptill Britishers annexed Marathas kingdom after the death of Peshwa in 1888.
In the struggle for freedom from Brithishers, Damoh kept pace with national devotions and under the able leaderships of Thakur Kishore Singh of Hindoria, Raja Devi Singh of Singrampur, Pancham Singh of Karijog, Gangadhar Rao, Raghunath Rao, Mejban singh, Govind Rao, and some others fought against the British rule in its rebellion in 1857. According to legends Damoh got its name from the name of the Queen of Narvar Rani Damyanti, wife of Raja Nal.
Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislatie Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 200854 Pathariya Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Batiyagarh Tehsil and 2). Pathariya Tehsil.
55 Damoh Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Damoh-1, Damoh-2 and Abhana R. I. Circles of Damoh Tehsil, 2). 32.Anoo, 36.Pipariya (Bandakpur), 37.Balarpur, 38.Halgaj and 39.Bandakpur Patwari Circles of Hindoriya-R.I. Circle of Damoh Tehsil and 3). Damoh (M)-MUN.
56 Jabera Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1). Jabera Tehsil and 2). Tendukheda Tehsil.
57 Hatta Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - 1). Hatta Tehsil, 2). Patera Tehsil 3). 28.Ankh Kheda, 29.Bilai, 30.Kherua, 31.Kadipur, 33.Gunji and 35.Ghatpipariya Patwari Circles of Hindoriya-R.I. Circle of Damoh Tehsil and 4).Hindoria (NP)-NPT.