Why is Bilaspur famous?

Why is Bilaspur famous?

Bilaspur, also known as “The City of Festivals”, is a city located in Bilaspur District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Bilaspur is known for its aromatic rice variety named ‘Doobraj’ rice, Handloom woven colourful soft Kosa silk sarees.

How many population in Bilaspur Chhattisgarh?

Bilaspur City Population 2011

Bilaspur City Total Male
City Population 331,030 170,410
Literates 258,636 139,852
Children (0-6) 37,552 19,730
Average Literacy (\%) 88.13 \% 92.81 \%

Is Bilaspur is a capital of Chhattisgarh?

Bilaspur, city, north-central Chhattisgarh state, central India. It lies just west of the Arpa River in the central part of the Chhattisgarh Plain. Bilaspur was the capital of a Gond kingdom until captured by the Marathas in the 18th century.

Which movement takes place in Bilaspur?

In 1883, Jugga movement took place in Bilaspur. It was the agitation against Raja Amar Chand of Bilaspur.

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Why is Raigarh famous?

Raigarh is known as the ‘Cultural capital of Chhattisgarh’, Raigarh is famous for its dance form “Kathak” (as Raigarh Gharana) and classical music. Credit goes to Maharaja Chakradhar Singh under whose patronage Raigarh flourished as a centre of art and culture.

Who is Collector of Raigarh?

Collector’s Profile

Particular Details
Name Shri Bhim Singh, IAS
Designation Collector & District Magistrate
Phone 07762-222101
Fax

Who established Bilaspur?

Rani Champa of Bilaspur made an offer to the Guru of a piece of land in her state, which the Guru accepted at the cost of 500 rupees. The land consisted of the villages of Lodhipur, Mianpur, and Sahota. Guru Tegh Bahadur broke ground on a new settlement on 19 June 1665, which he named Nanaki after his mother.

Who is the king of Bilaspur?

Anand Chand
44th Raja of Bilaspur
Reign 9 January 1933 – 12 October 1983
Predecessor Bijai Chand
Successor Gopal Chand
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