Keoti
| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Keoti (केवटी) is a Village in Sirmour Tehsil of Rewa District Madhya Pradesh.
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Visit by Author
Author (Laxman Burdak) visited Keoti Waterfall during 2006-2007
Jat Gotras Namesake
- Kewatia (केवटिया) (Jat clan) → Keoti (केवटी) is a Village in Sirmour Tehsil of Rewa District Madhya Pradesh. Author (Laxman Burdak) visited Keoti Waterfall during 2006-2007.
Keoti Fort
Keoti Fort (also Keonti Fort) is an Indian fortress (qila) situated on the Rewa Plateau about 53 kilometres (33 mi) north-east of the city of Rewa, in Rewa district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
History
Keoti Fort is said to have been constructed by Raja Parmal Dev in 1500 AD, who was a Baghel Rajput King and son of Maharaja of Rewa (princely state)[1] mentioned in an account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Thakur Ranmat Singh Baghel was a descendent of Kothi Royal Family of Kothi State, a Baghel Rajput sardar (commander) in the army of Maharaja Raghuraj Singh of Rewa (princely state) and later a prominent leader in the Rebellion in Rewa State during 1857 revolt in Baghelkhand, went into hiding in Keoti Fort. In a battle at the Keoti Fort, he killed the British officer who came to arrest him, thereby defeating the British authorities.
The Maharaja Raghuraj Singh of Rewa wanted Ranmat Singh to surrender to the British authorities with the assurance that he would not be killed. However his Diwan Dinbandhu Pandey of Rewa acted as an informant for the British, which led to the capture of Ranmat Singh by the British authorities. He was hanged in 1860 for the murder of the British officers along with his active role in 1857 revolt against the British authorities in Baghelkhand where he defeated the British authorities in multiple battles across areas like Nagod, Bhilsain, Chitrakoot, Nowgong, and Keoti.[2][3]
During the Revolt of 1857 in Baghelkhand, the Kothi State (Kothi princely state, Satna) is noted for helping Thakur Ranmat Singh Baghel. Historical accounts mention that Raja Bahadur Avdhoot Singh Baghel of Kothi State provided rebels with shelter, ammunition, food, money, and support for recruiting fighters.
Keoti Waterfall
For a pleasant time with family and friends in Rewa, visit the Keoti Waterfall. It is the 24th highest waterfalls in India and is a really popular tourist destination .The view from the falls during sunset and sunrise is something one shouldn’t miss during the trip. A great way to have some intimate time with loved ones. Keoti Waterfall is a place in Rewa that will blend you with the locals as it is usually crowded with people be it tourists or the localities.
References
- ↑ Baghel, V.S. (20 January 2023). "प्राकृतिक सुन्दरता और इतिहास को समेटे हुए है रीवा का 'क्यूटी फोर्ट', प्रशासनिक उपेक्षा से खो रहा वजूद (Rewa's 'Keoti Fort' boasts natural beauty and history, being lost due to administrative neglect)". RewaRiyasat.com.
- ↑ "Thakur Ranmat Singh". Ministry of Culture (India)
- ↑ Srivastava, A.C. (1961). "THAKUR RANMAT SINGH OF REWA [Summary]" (PDF). Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 24. Indian History Congress: 224–225.