Govindgarh, Madhya Pradesh
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The Govindgarh palace of the Maharaja of Rewa, 1882
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 Govindgarh
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| Coordinates: 24°23′N 81°18′E / 24.38°N 81.3°ECoordinates: 24°23′N 81°18′E / 24.38°N 81.3°E | |
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 India
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| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Rewa |
| Elevation | 362 m (1,188 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 9,697 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 486 550 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
Govindgarh (Hindi: गोविन्दगढ़), the summer capital of Mahraja Rewa, is about 18 km from Rewa in Madhya Pradesh. The Rewa, with an area of about 13,000 mi², was the largest princely state in the Bagelkhand Agency and the second largest in Central India Agency. The British political agent for Bagelkhand resided at Satna, on the East Indian railway. The Bagelkhand Agency was dissolved in 1933 and Rewa was placed under the authority of the Indore Residency.
It was bordered to the north by the United Provinces, to the east by Bengal and to the south by the Central Provinces. On the west, it met other princely states of Bagelkhand, namely Maihar, Nagod, Sohawal, Kothi Baghelan and Panna. The south of the state was crossed by the Bengal-Nagpur railway, (the branch between Bilaspur and Katni) which taps the Umaria coal-field.
The region is also known for its natural beauty and Waterfalls. The main waterfalls of the region are Quonti, Chachai and Bahuti. River Bichiya and Beehar confluences. Khando is famous for its beautiful topography and " Govindgarh Lake", prepared by Baghela Kings. The main attraction of the region is Rewa Fort, City Museum of antique items. In the center part of the city you can visit summer palace of Baghela's, it is having very beautiful architecture. An underground tunnel is also there which was used as a secret path for kings between Govind Garh & Rewa.
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