APARNA SINGH
History
May 2022
Bundelkhand geographically positioned in exactly the south of the Ganges plane is notable due to the ancient references. Firstly, saints, worshippers, hermits were attracted from Ganges plane into the remote, solitary delightful zone of Vindhyatavi. (Singh, Rajendra, 1994, pp.1, 2) The history of Bundelkhand starts from the Chedi dynasty. (Singh, Rajendra, 1990, pp.80-85) The two notable cities of that time Shuktimati and Shahgeet are currently a focus of inquiry. After Chedis, Gupta emperors and Harsh Vardhan became the primary rulers, however Chandelas were the first monarch who constructed with the capital of the territory of Chedis. (Majumdar, 1951, p.252) The Bundelas and Marathas can likewise be regarded in this respect. There was no fort without sacred places. The sacred locations in the forts of Bundelkhand were the core of belief not only for royal families but also become the center of faith and veneration of general people. Therefore these sites have achieved distinct and unparalleled fame. The religious places within the forts played a vital role in maintaining and recharging the cultural heritage up to the centuries in Bundelkhand. These became the cause of cultural and religious peace between the royal family and ordinary people. These religious centers always released the message of prayer, peace and wish of prosperity from the royal family. Many times these temples and other sites offered the faithful with linkages between the royal families and general people which resulted to be the reason of welfare reign in the region. The study is focused with the historical value of these sacred locations. This article is an Endeavour to explore the dignity of the historical and religious locations within the forts of Bundelkhand region in India.
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