- Sahaswan
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Sahaswan | type = city | latd = 28.08 | longd = 78.75
locator_position = right | state_name = Uttar Pradesh
district = Badaun
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altitude = 172
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 58,194| population_density =
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footnotes =Sahaswan is a city and a
municipal board inBadaun district in theIndia n state of westernUttar Pradesh .Geography
Sahaswan is located at coord|28.08|N|78.75|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/36/Sahaswan.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sahaswan] ] . It has an average elevation of 172
metre s (564 feet).Sahaswan has 12 localities (Mohallas), including: Saifullahganj, Gopalganj, "Shahbazpur," Nayaganj Akbarabad, Bazaria, Jahangeerabad, Pathan Tola, Katra,Dahleez,Wilson Ganj,Quazi Mohallah and Chaudhary Mohalla(The Royal Home)Local legend has it that Lord
Parashurama had done the penance at Sahaswan; Sarsota at Sahaswan is said to have evidence of his stay.Main Colleges:-Pramod Inter College,Sahaswan(Badaun)-It is a famous intermediate college in the district as well state. Sahaswan also is proud to Have Sanskrit Maha Vidyalaya probably the only one in western Uttar Pradesh.Sahaswan has produced several Hindi/Urdu Poets of renown.during British India Sahaswan was a district-circa 1801.Sahaswan was also an important district Head Quarter (Mahal) during Akbar's reign.
Sahaswan is famous for its Kewra Water, Rose Water and Oil Based Perfumes.Its Aravi is a famous agricutultural produce and has great demand in the Sabzi Mandis of Uttar Pradesh and rest of India.
Demographics
As of 2001 Indiacensus [GR|India] , Sahaswan had a population of 58,194. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sahaswan has an average literacy rate of 31%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 36%, and female literacy is 26%. In Sahaswan, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.The History:Situated on the banks of the Ganges( Ram Ganga),Modern Sahaswan was founded by a general from Afghanistan, Shokhulla. He was a warrior who challenged the might of the Mughals and fought with an army of 112 soldiers. During this time a pathan landlord , Shabaz Khan,was sent to overpower him at a location on the outskirts of the now proclaimed boundary of Sahaswan. There was a challenge for a wrestling match to prove strengths. Anyone of the two who won, would finally proclaim the land of Sahaswan as his.This fight of might was overseen by Pandit Ram Pramod, the Mugal emperors mediator.
In the ensuring fight Shokulla won and then declared the lines of controls for himself within the land which is now called as Sahaswan.He proclaimed the land outside of it for Shabaz Khan, who gave him a good fight. The outskirts are hence called Shabazpur.
Shokulla then designed the town and planned the then little known territory with significant logistics.He himself resided at the centre of the town by building a courtyard called Choudhary Mohalla.
Post demise of Shokulla, his son Azmatulla and then Gulam Nabi controlled the township by promoting agriculture.
Fazal Nabi, the fourth in the lineage was known to be the most respected and well built of the rulers. He was very confident and had his way in convincing people.
Once his favourite cow left the garden grazing in the village streets. He went searching for it and asked some bystanders if they has seen his cow pass from there. Since none had, they said respectfully "No Choudhary Sahab" ( No Our Lordship). He went ahead and asked the second set of people who were standing a bit ahead. The same reply came. This infuriated him and he said " How not, The cow has certainly gonefrom here" He did find his cow later, but from then on he and his lineage were called lovingly " Gaiya Gayi Wali Khandan" He also has the distinction of fighting the war for Sahaswan with the British during the Mutiny of 1857- The war of Indian Liberation. All strategies for the battle were planned in his residence at Choudhary Mohalla.
He was also a great lover of Indian classical music and employed singers. The outcome of this hobby resulted in Sahaswan becoming a hub for musicians. The "Sahaswani Gharana" is one amongst such.
Post his death, his son Sibtey Nabi took control.He was a nobel scholar and a lawyer by profession and died at a young age leaving behind 5 sons and an equal number of daughters. All this was before India winning freedom.
His son Ansar Nabi, born in 1933, served the Indian Army as a Captain until his death in 1996. He left behind a son Isar Nabi, who has settled in the City of Bombay, western India.Isar Nabi has carried forward his great grandfather,Fazal Nabi's hobby and has become one of India's most prolific music collectors. His has the distinction for owning 11,500 Beatles Vinyl Records, which is a record.
About People:People of Sahaswan are known for their tolerance among various section of societies. Unlike many other parts of India, the people of Sahaswan are living in harmony with each other and with nature too.
Sahaswan is famous for honesty so the people of sahaswan are very honest and gentle other professionl are born in sahaswan so we can say Sahaswan is a educated city of Danishwars(The Learned).
All the people were also known for playing Chess by Indian rules. One can till now see Chess playing youth at the Chaupal( Garden)at Choudhary Mohalla.
Current :The Choudhary mohalla is now occupied as per lineage by Anwar Ahsan ( Nabi), who is a lawyer by profession and the son of Late Akhtar Nabi(the second son of Sibtey Nabi).
References
How to visit Sahaswan-" By Air- The nearest airport is Delhi and you can reach the distance of 180 plus km by the national highway that joins Barielly.
By Train- The nearest station is Ujjani, 30 km away from Sahawan and it is connected by meter gauge by Agra and Mathura upto Kasganj.
By Road-Well connected by national highways.
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