Sandila
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Sandila is a city and a municipal board in Hardoi district
in the India
n state
of Uttar Pradesh
.
’s capture of Delhi throne. Two brothers belonging to the martial Arakh clan viz. Salhia and Malhia established the towns of Salhiapura (later known as Sandila) and Malhiapura (later known as Malihabad
), respectively.
Sandila thus became the seat of Arakh power in early 13th century and became a flourishing town under Arakhs
. Arakhs
held the region till last quarter of the 14th century, when a large army sent by Feroz Shah Tughlaq under his lieutenant Syed Makhdum Alauddin, captured the town and the adjoining areas after a fierce battle with Arakhs
. The remains of Arakh rule are seen in form of ruined fortresses in the mounds of Garhi Jindor, Malhaiyya garhi (Malaiyya), Sahinjana tila, Samad Khera, Muslewan garhi, Datli, Naurang garh (Tarauna), Sandi qila, and many others.
After the decline of Arakh power, Sandila came under the rule of Delhi sultanate
. The folklore of Arakhs
(also called Arkawanshis or अर्कवंशी) still sings about the bravery of its heroes, Salhia and Malhia.
Sandila is one of the few Indian cities to have a Martian crater named after it.
The town of Sandila has a deep historical background. Its history is also evident by Hazrat Makhdoom Alla-ud-din's Mazar, called Dargah Sharif, which is in fact a mosque built by early Muslim ruler of India Feroz Shah Tughlaq, and is still in good condition.
Out of the city, there is a famous place called Alamgiran near a small canal towards Sitapur road. People remember this as a place where Emperor Aorangzeb stayed while returning from Kashmir. Near railway station, opposite Kothi Nawab Aizaz Rasool (Umrehra), at the place known as Barah khamba, lie some ruins of a mosque besides a tomb.
, the capital of Uttar Pradesh
and is an important tehsil of Hardoi
.
sandila out of 22 km of sied villege and post pawayan of
Hardoi District
Hardoi disctrict is a district of Uttar Pradesh, India, and Hardoi town is the district headquarters. Hardoi district is a part of Lucknow division.-Economy:...
in 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
States and territories of India
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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...
.
History
Nothing much is known about the ancient history of Sandila. According to folk sayings, it was a forested area, believed to be the worship land of legendary sage Shandilya. As per the British chronicles, the history of Sandila town started in the medieval period after Mohammad GhoriMuhammad of Ghor
Sultan Shahāb-ud-Din Muhammad Ghori , originally called Mu'izzuddīn Muḥammad Bin Sām , was a ruler of the Ghurid dynasty who reigned over a territory spanning present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India.Shahabuddin Ghori reconquered the city of Ghazna Sultan Shahāb-ud-Din Muhammad Ghori...
’s capture of Delhi throne. Two brothers belonging to the martial Arakh clan viz. Salhia and Malhia established the towns of Salhiapura (later known as Sandila) and Malhiapura (later known as Malihabad
Malihabad
Malihabad is a town and a nagar panchayat in Lucknow district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the mango belt of North India and is internationally acclaimed for its mangoes. Among different varieties of mangoes grown here, Dussheri is the most popular variety. Besides Dussehri, other...
), respectively.
Sandila thus became the seat of Arakh power in early 13th century and became a flourishing town under Arakhs
Arakhs
The Arakhs or Arkawanshis are an ancient kshatriya clan/tribe of Indian origin who at one time ruled large areas of Awadh. The heroes of the Arakh clan include sun-worshipper Maharaja Tilok Chand , Salhia Singh , Malhia Singh and Maharaja...
. Arakhs
Arakhs
The Arakhs or Arkawanshis are an ancient kshatriya clan/tribe of Indian origin who at one time ruled large areas of Awadh. The heroes of the Arakh clan include sun-worshipper Maharaja Tilok Chand , Salhia Singh , Malhia Singh and Maharaja...
held the region till last quarter of the 14th century, when a large army sent by Feroz Shah Tughlaq under his lieutenant Syed Makhdum Alauddin, captured the town and the adjoining areas after a fierce battle with Arakhs
Arakhs
The Arakhs or Arkawanshis are an ancient kshatriya clan/tribe of Indian origin who at one time ruled large areas of Awadh. The heroes of the Arakh clan include sun-worshipper Maharaja Tilok Chand , Salhia Singh , Malhia Singh and Maharaja...
. The remains of Arakh rule are seen in form of ruined fortresses in the mounds of Garhi Jindor, Malhaiyya garhi (Malaiyya), Sahinjana tila, Samad Khera, Muslewan garhi, Datli, Naurang garh (Tarauna), Sandi qila, and many others.
After the decline of Arakh power, Sandila came under the rule of Delhi sultanate
Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate is a term used to cover five short-lived, Delhi based kingdoms or sultanates, of Turkic origin in medieval India. The sultanates ruled from Delhi between 1206 and 1526, when the last was replaced by the Mughal dynasty...
. The folklore of Arakhs
Arakhs
The Arakhs or Arkawanshis are an ancient kshatriya clan/tribe of Indian origin who at one time ruled large areas of Awadh. The heroes of the Arakh clan include sun-worshipper Maharaja Tilok Chand , Salhia Singh , Malhia Singh and Maharaja...
(also called Arkawanshis or अर्कवंशी) still sings about the bravery of its heroes, Salhia and Malhia.
Sandila is one of the few Indian cities to have a Martian crater named after it.
The town of Sandila has a deep historical background. Its history is also evident by Hazrat Makhdoom Alla-ud-din's Mazar, called Dargah Sharif, which is in fact a mosque built by early Muslim ruler of India Feroz Shah Tughlaq, and is still in good condition.
Out of the city, there is a famous place called Alamgiran near a small canal towards Sitapur road. People remember this as a place where Emperor Aorangzeb stayed while returning from Kashmir. Near railway station, opposite Kothi Nawab Aizaz Rasool (Umrehra), at the place known as Barah khamba, lie some ruins of a mosque besides a tomb.
Geography
Sandila is located at 27.08°N 80.52°E. It has an average elevation of 142 metres (465 feet). It is around 50 km away from LucknowLucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....
, the capital 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...
and is an important tehsil of Hardoi
Hardoi
Hardoi is a city and a municipal board in Hardoi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Hardoi District.-Geography:Hardoi is located at...
.
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