Bhadohi History, India

History :
Bhadohi gets its name apparently from Bhar Raj of the region which had Bhadohi as its capital, whose traces can be found in the names of ruined mounds and old tanks named after the Bhar rulers, a tributary of Kannauj kingdom, which in the early medieval period was included in the Kingdom of Jaunpur. During the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar, Bhadohi was made a dastur and included in the sarkar of Allahabad. By the fifteenth century the Bhar were overpowered by Maunas Rajputs with Sagar Rai as the first head of the clan, and his grandson, Jodh Rai received it as a zamindari sanad (deed) from Mughal Emperor Shah-e-Jahan. However around 1750 AD due to non-payment of land revenue arrears, Raja Pratap Singh of Pratapgarh, in lieu of his paying the arrears gave the entire pargana to Balwant Singh of Benaras, subsequently he received it directly under a sanad from Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula of Awadh under British influence in 1770 AD. In 1911, Bhadohi came under first Maharaja of the newly created princely state of Benares ruled by Maharaja Prabhu Narayan Singh and it remained with Benaras till 1947

Attribute	Details
District Name	Bhadohi (Sant Ravidas Nagar)
State	Uttar Pradesh, India
Established	Bhadohi district was formed on 30 June 1994
Historical Significance	Renowned for carpet weaving traditions since the Mughal era
Ancient Name	Part of the Kashi Kingdom in ancient times
Cultural Heritage	Rich in handwoven carpets, traditional crafts, and folklore
Key Historical Periods	Ancient Era, Mughal Influence, British Colonial Period, Modern Development
Notable Rulers	Mughals, British Raj, Local Zamindars
Famous For	World’s largest hand-knotted carpet weaving center
UNESCO Recognition	Bhadohi carpets granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag
Economy Evolution	Shifted from agriculture to carpet industry prominence
Languages Spoken	Hindi, Bhojpuri, English
Festivals Celebrated	Holi, Diwali, Chhath, and local fairs
Major Historical Sites	Baba Gyan Das Mandir, Hanuman Ghat, Sita Samahit Sthal
Modern Developments	Expansion of carpet exports and infrastructural growth
Educational Growth	Increase in literacy rate and establishment of colleges
Cultural Influence	Traditional crafts passed down through generations
Nearest City	Varanasi (Approx. 45 km away)
Current Significance	Known globally as the “Carpet City of India”