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Dharur
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Total population
20,400
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Overview
Dharur is a city and a municipal council in Beed district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Dharur, also known as Kille Dharur , derives its name and historical significance from the prominent fort located in the town. The fort has played a vital role in shaping the town's history and economy. The distance between Ambajogai and Dharur is approximately 42 kilometers by road. The travel time typically ranges from 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the route and traffic conditions.
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History
The origins of Dharur Fort date back to the Rashtrakuta period (8th–10th centuries), during which it was originally constructed and known as "Mahadurga." Rashtrakuta king Govinda III (793–814 AD) mentioned Dharur in one of his grant deeds, highlighting its early prominence. The fortifications of this era were built using simple stone stacking techniques also known as Rock balancing. Over time, the Chalukyas of Kalyani and the Yadavas of Devagiri controlled the fort and surrounding region. During the Bahmani Sultanate, Dharur evolved into a flourishing trading center, owing to its strategic location on the trade routes. In 1567 AD, Kishwar Khan Lari, a prominent commander of the Adil Shahi dynasty i.e. Sultanate of Bijapur, reconstructed the fort using the stones from the original Mahadurga. This fortified structure stands today as Dharur Fort. However, it became a contested site between the Adil Shahi and Nizam Shahi dynasties. In 1569 AD, Murtaza Nizam Shah of Ahmednagar captured the fort, renaming it Fatehbad. This is how Muslim kings changed Hindu names of city. The fort later came under Mughal control during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630–31 AD. It remained a vital stronghold, with a mint established at the fort to produce coins for about 100 years. During the 18th century, the fort also witnessed episodes involving Maratha leaders such as Netaji Palkar and was briefly under Maratha control following the Battle of Kharda in 1795. Following India's independence, Dharur Fort was under the Nizam of Hyderabad until the merger of Hyderabad State with India. After the Hyderabad Liberation Movement in 1948, Dharur, along with the rest of the Hyderabad State, was integrated into India. Following the reorganization of states in 1960, it became part of…
Geography
Kille Dharur (Dharur) is located at . It has an average elevation of 739 metres (2424 feet).
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Nearby places in Maharashtra
- Kaij8 mi away · pop. 30,700
- Ambajogai18.8 mi away · pop. 74,000
- Sonpeth27.5 mi away · pop. 15,765
- Ter34.6 mi away
- Manwat41.4 mi away · pop. 32,500
- Gangakhed42.9 mi away · pop. 49,800
- Dharashiv44.1 mi away · pop. 111,800
- Partur53.3 mi away · pop. 35,900
- Ahmadpur54.5 mi away · pop. 43,900
- Tuljapur56.2 mi away · pop. 34,000
- Palam56.3 mi away · pop. 14,286
- Paranda57.8 mi away
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