Mhaswad Jagir

Mhaswad was a Jagir during the Maratha Empire and later become part of Deccan States Agency of the British Raj. It was governed by Mane who were Feudatories of Nimsod State. Mhaswad is situated on bank of Manganga river, Historically Mann region was once ruled by Chalukya dynasty of Badami. In 11th century Chalukya rulers build this temple as it was considered to be their ancestors god, latter in 1738 another Jagirdar family under Nimsod State named as Dubal built half of the temple (Dubal family is known to be descendants of Chalukyas),[1][2]

Mhaswad
Jagir of Maratha Empire and then British India
1634–1948
Population 
 1901
595
History
History 
 Established
1634
 Independence of India (abolition of the estate)
1948
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Nimsod State
India
Today part ofMaharashtra India

Sardar Nagoji Mane

Sardar Nagoji Mane was one of the famous Jagirdar's of Mhaswad under Nimsod State, he and his brother-in-law killed Sarsenapati Santaji Ghorpade near karkhel

Sardar Subhanji Mane

Sardar Subhanji Mane son of Sardar Nagoji was part of the 2000 soldiers of Shrimant Sidhojiraje Gharge-Desai (Deshmukh) which took part in the Third Battle of Panipat and was killed

Siddhanath Temple

Mhaswad is well known for its association with Lord Siddhanath, believed to be incarnation of Shiva (one of the principle deities of Hinduism). Siddhanath is patron god of adjacent regions and one of the among several regional protective (Kshetrapal) gods of Maharashtra. A festival called Jatra of Lord Siddhanath is celebrated every year by people in Mhaswad, and many people from all over India attend. During the festival, a chariot dedicated to Siddhanath is taken around the town by his devotees.

References

  1. "Mhaswad", Wikipedia, 2021-09-06, retrieved 2022-03-07
  2. "Nimsod State", Wikipedia, 2022-02-27, retrieved 2022-03-07
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