Incholi
Encyclopedia
Incholi is a village in the Meerut district
of the India
n state of Uttar Pradesh
. It is situated 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the city of Meerut, of the main road that connects Meerut to Bahsuma.
The village was refounded by a Shekh La-al, who was a commander of the Mughal forces in southern India during the reign of Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan
(r. 1627–1658).
migrants from the Afghani
town of Ancholi. It is also believed that these Pathan settlers established several villages called "Incholi" in three Indian districts of Meerut, Barabanki, and Muzaffarnagar
.
After the Pathans arrived, Meerut's Incholi village became the property of two brothers of the Chauhan
gotra
(tribe). Following the death of one of the brothers, his widow was forced to give away her property to the surviving brother. Shekh La-al, commander of Southern India Forces under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and living in retirement in Meerut, was asked for help by the widow whereupon he took her property under his control and she returned to her father's town. Shekh La-al held the upper hand in the power struggle with the Chauhans until they conspired to murder him. He was invited to a dinner where all hosts and guests were without weapons but Shekh La-al spotted hidden daggers in the Chauhans' clothing. Without sitting down, he left the fort, using the excuse that he had left his stick somewhere outside. Seeing that their plan had been uncovered, the Chauhans followed Shekh La-al and in a sword fight just outside the gate he was stabbed in the chest and killed. When the news reached the Red Fort in Delhi, Shah Jahan and his forces marched from Delhi and brought an end to Chauhan dominance in Incholi.
, belonging mainly to the Shaikh
community. Thes Shaikhs claim common descent from Shaikh Laljee, the founder of the village.
, and is responsible for law and order in numerous other local villages.
Although only technically a village, along with its police station Incholi also possesses a bank, an ATM, a hospital with separate veterinary hospital, a movie theatre, a telephone exchange, a 350000 litres (739,682.5 US pt) water tank, a TV cable network, as well as several schools and computer centre.
Meerut District
Meerut district , is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Meerut is the district headquarters. Meerut district is a part of Meerut division.-Demographics:...
of the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. It is situated 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the city of Meerut, of the main road that connects Meerut to Bahsuma.
The village was refounded by a Shekh La-al, who was a commander of the Mughal forces in southern India during the reign of Mughal
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire , or Mogul Empire in traditional English usage, was an imperial power from the Indian Subcontinent. The Mughal emperors were descendants of the Timurids...
Emperor Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan Shah Jahan (also spelled Shah Jehan, Shahjehan, , Persian: شاه جهان) (January 5, 1592 – January 22, 1666) Shah Jahan (also spelled Shah Jehan, Shahjehan, , Persian: شاه جهان) (January 5, 1592 – January 22, 1666) (Full title: His Imperial Majesty Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan...
(r. 1627–1658).
History
According to some traditions, it was founded by PathanPathans of Uttar Pradesh
The Pathans of Uttar Pradesh , have a large community of Pashtuns in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, who form one of the largest Muslim communities in the state...
migrants from the Afghani
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
town of Ancholi. It is also believed that these Pathan settlers established several villages called "Incholi" in three Indian districts of Meerut, Barabanki, and Muzaffarnagar
Muzaffarnagar
Muzaffarnagar is a major city and a municipal board in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city was established in Mughal period by a Sayyid Jagirdar, Munawar Lashkar Ali, and so named in honour of his father, Muzaffar Ali Khan. It is the headquarters of the Muzaffarnagar district. It is a...
.
After the Pathans arrived, Meerut's Incholi village became the property of two brothers of the Chauhan
Chauhan
Chauhan, Chouhan or Chohan , , - is a clan who ruled parts of northern India in the Middle Ages. The clan is most famous for Rajput King Maharaja Prithviraj Chauhan...
gotra
Gotra
In the Hindu society, the term Gotra broadly refers to people who are descendants in an unbroken male line from a common male ancestor. Panini defines gotra for grammatical purposes as apatyam pautraprabhrti gotram , which means "the word gotra denotes the progeny beginning with the son's son"...
(tribe). Following the death of one of the brothers, his widow was forced to give away her property to the surviving brother. Shekh La-al, commander of Southern India Forces under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and living in retirement in Meerut, was asked for help by the widow whereupon he took her property under his control and she returned to her father's town. Shekh La-al held the upper hand in the power struggle with the Chauhans until they conspired to murder him. He was invited to a dinner where all hosts and guests were without weapons but Shekh La-al spotted hidden daggers in the Chauhans' clothing. Without sitting down, he left the fort, using the excuse that he had left his stick somewhere outside. Seeing that their plan had been uncovered, the Chauhans followed Shekh La-al and in a sword fight just outside the gate he was stabbed in the chest and killed. When the news reached the Red Fort in Delhi, Shah Jahan and his forces marched from Delhi and brought an end to Chauhan dominance in Incholi.
Demographics
According to the 2001 Census of India, the population of Incholi was about 13,908 persons living in around 1917 households. Most of the population is MuslimMuslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
, belonging mainly to the Shaikh
Shaikh of Uttar Pradesh
The Shaikh are a Muslim community found in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. They are part of the larger Shaikh community of South Asia. Quite a few Shaikh have immigrated to Pakistan, where they form an important element in the Muhajir community...
community. Thes Shaikhs claim common descent from Shaikh Laljee, the founder of the village.
Infrastructure
Incholi possesses the only police station between the cities of Meerut and MawanaMawana
Mawana is a town in Meerut district in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. In the northeast side of town is Mawana Sugar works. Many famous people have also been born here. It has taken its name from the word "Muhana" means Gateway. It is supposed to be the Muhana of Hastinapur kingdom...
, and is responsible for law and order in numerous other local villages.
Although only technically a village, along with its police station Incholi also possesses a bank, an ATM, a hospital with separate veterinary hospital, a movie theatre, a telephone exchange, a 350000 litres (739,682.5 US pt) water tank, a TV cable network, as well as several schools and computer centre.