History of Datia
The state was founded in 1549. Rao Bhagwan Rao, 1st Rao of Datia and Baroni 1626/1656, received Datia and Baroni from his father, Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha in 1626, and established his own state. After he died in 1676, the state came under British control with other territories in Bundelkhand under the Treaty of Bassein in 1802.
The treaty was formed with the Peshwa. The ancient title of the ruling family was Maharaja Rao Raja, but in 1865 the British Government recognized only the title of Maharaja as hereditary. For the British, the Peshwa maintained a military force consisting of 945 cavalry, 5203 infantry, and 3 million guns.
The motto of the royal family was Wir dalap Sharandah (“Lord of the Brave Army, Giver of Refuge”). In 1896–97, the state suffered from famine, and again to a lesser extent in 1899–1900. After India’s independence in 1947, the Maharaja of Datia acceded the dominion of India, which later merged with the Union of India. Datia, together with the rest of the Bundelkhand agency, became part of the new state of Vindhya Pradesh in 1950. In 1956, the Vindhya Pradesh state was merged with certain other areas to form the state of Madhya Pradesh within the Union of India.
Quick fact’s about Datia
- Total Area: 2959 Sq. Km
- Population: 786754
- Official Language: Hindi
- No of Villages: 735
- No of Male: 420157
- No of Female: 366597
- Pincode: 475661
- Telephone code: 917522
- Vehicle registration no: MP-32
- Population density : 292/km2 (760/sq mi)
1. Pitambara Peeth Datia
“Peetambra Peeth” is located near the city. Peetambra Peeth is the famous “Sakti-Peeth” of the country. Sh. Golokwasi Swamiji Maharaj established “Bagla Mukhi Devi” and “Dhumawati Mai” at this place. Vankhandeshwar Temple at Peetambra-Peeth is one of the Mahabharat-Kaleen temples of Shiva.
2. Ratangarh Datia
Ratangarh Mata Mandir is located 5 Km from Rampura village and 55 km from Datia, MP(India). This holy place is in dense forest and on bank of “Sindh” river, Every year thousands of devotee come to this temple to get blessing of Maa Ratangarh wali and Kunwar Maharaj, Every year on the day of Bhai Dooj (next day of Diwali) hundreds of thousands of devotees come here to get darshan of Mata and Kunwar Maharaj This holy place can be reached from Gwalior and Datia easily.
3. Sonagiri, Datia
Sonagir is a famous pilgrimage of the Jains, who come in large numbers annually to worship at these beautiful temples. There are more than One Hundred temples and attract visitors and tourists from distant places. Sonagir is located at 15 Km. from Datia and is connected by Road and Train.
4. Unao Balaji Sun Temple, Datia
Unao is 15 km from Datia. Balaji Temple is a very old temple and is said to exist from Pre-Historic times. People from very distant places flock to the Balaji Sun Temple on pilgrimage. There is a tank in the vicinity said to contain sacred water and is the popular belief that lepers who take a bath in these waters are cured of their terrible affliction. This is also known as Balaji-Dham. Unao is connected by road only.
5. Beer Singh Deo Mahal
Beer Singh Deo Mahal is the seven- storeyed palace built entirely on stone by Raja Beer Singh Deo in 1614.
6. Rajgarh Palace, Datia
Rajgarh Palace is located near Peetambra Peeth. It was built by King Shatrujit Bundela. Palace is made of Bundeli Archetecture. Museum is also located at this place and it has collection of things of Geological & Cultural Importance.
Famous dessert in Datia
Besan ke Laddu
Besan laddu are delicious sweets available at Datia. It is mainly offered to godess Pitambra Mai, where a large number of devotees visit at the Pitambra Temple.
Mohanthal Barfi
Mohanthal is a traditional mithai with the rich flavour and melt-in-the-mouth texture of ghee-roasted besan. Rose water and spices like cardamom and saffron give the sweet an enticing flavour and captivating aroma, while an assortment of slivered nuts makes the sweet richer.
How to Reach
By Air
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Datia. Nearest airport is Gwalior Airport.
Datia 67 km away
from Gwalior Airport (GWL), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Datia 172 km away
from Kheria Airport (AGR), Agra, Uttar Pradesh
By Rail
Datia is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Railway Station(s): Datia (DAA), Sonagir (SOR)
By Road
You can easily get regular buses to Datia from other major cities of the country.
Bus Station(s): Datia
Where to stay hotel/Resort
Circuit House
Address: NH 44, Ramnagar, Datia, Madhya Pradesh Pincode: 475661
Phone:+917522234366 Email:sample@gmail.com
Hotel Blue Star
Address: Hotel Blue Star Opp. Sita Sagar, Pitambara Mandir Road, Datia, Madhya Pradesh Pincode: 475661
Phone:07522236238 Email:hotelbluestar.datia@gmail.com
TANYA PALACE
Address: Hotel Tanya Palace Near old Collectorate, Civil Lines Datia, M P Pincode: 475661
Phone:07522237237 Email:info[at]hoteltanyapalace[dot]com
