Harda
| Harda | |
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| Nickname(s): Mini Punjab | |
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| Coordinates: 22°20′N 77°06′E / 22.33°N 77.1°ECoordinates: 22°20′N 77°06′E / 22.33°N 77.1°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Harda |
| Elevation | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 80,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| • Local | Hindi |
| • Others | Bhuaani Malvi Nimadi Gondi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Telephone code | 07577 |
| Vehicle registration | MP 47 |
| Website | www |
Harda is a City and a municipality in Harda district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Harda is the administrative headquarters of Harda District.
During the Mughal period, Harda was a mahal in the Handia sarkar. In 1742, Marathas led by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao captured the area, and displaced the Muslim governor of the Handia sarkar. Subsequently, Harda replaced Handia as the most important town in the area, as the local Maratha amil (chief) resided at Harda. Harda was a part of the Scindia's territories. In 1801, Yashwantrao Holkar sacked Harda. Later, Harda also faced attacks from the Pindaris and the Korku tribals.
In 1817, during the Third Anglo-Maratha War, Harda became the headquarters of John Malcolm's division. Even after the Maratha defeat ini the war, the Scindias retained control of the Harda-Handia tract. The area was ceded to the British in 1844, but the cession was completed only in 1860. The town saw disturbances during the 1857 uprising. The Deputy Magistrate, Maulvi Mazhar-ul-Jamil, helped curb the rebellion, and was rewarded with a jagir in the Damoh district. The Harda Nagar Palika was established on 18 May 1867, and the Harda tehsil was created in 1913.
The British tried to bring a progressive frame work to Harda during its rule. Harda was formed by combining Kul Harda and Mehmudabad Villages. After the railway lines were laid the conditions improved, and the area developed. In 1857 British officers worked here as judges and administrative Officers. Harda was one of the largest places in the old 'Madhya Prant' and includes area of 'Siwni Malwa.' The Harda language and culture is influenced by 'Malwa' and 'Nimad'. The main dialect used in Harda is known as Bhuani, and the region is known as the Bhuana area. Bhuana stands for the more fertilized land.
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