Rehar

Town in Uttar Pradesh, India

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Rehar is a small town in Bijnor district, in Uttar Pradesh state, India.

## History[edit]

Ruling Family around 1935.

The exact founder and the timing of the foundation of Rehar town remain unknown.

Rehar Riyast(state) was ruled by Rathore kings during medieval and British times which would have originally came from current Rajasthan and settled here.As per known records ,Rehar Riyasat was ruled by Raja Bhup Rathod , followed by his son Raja Kundan Rathod and then by his son Raja Rai Lakhan Singh.

During the revolt of 1857, Kuwar Bhup Singh Rathod emerged as one of the most prominent rebel in Bijnor[1].At that time British officers residing in Amagarh were attacked and killed. Post the revolt the Rehar estate was reduced to only 300 villages.[2] .In the town, there was a fort whose ruins can be found at the Government Navratan Inter College.

Residents used to pay Agricultural taxes (lagaan) to ruling family which total was around Rs 16698 (source - Bijnor : a Gazetteer XIV) during the time of Rai Lakhan Singh Rathod.

Some descendants of the ruling family still reside in the town, while others have moved to Moradabad and Badigarh.

#### Riyast Images[edit]

Kuwar Har Prashad Rathod, posing after Tiger hunt. Image credit- Kuwar Shantanu Rathod Rani Mohan kumari , Princess Kama estate Jaipur .Wife of Kuwar Uday Raj Singh. Kuwar Uday Raj Singh Rathod.At that time kuwars used to hunt tigers by riding on elephants.Image credit-Kuwar Abhyuday Rathod Kuwar of Rehar post hunting tiger.

Family Tree of Rehar Riyast

Elephant was used as means of transportation.Also during holi julus these elephants were used.

## Geography[edit]

Sunset at agricultural land in Rehar.

Rehar is located at Latitude 29.3667 Longitude 78.7667 Altitude (feet) 738 Lat (DMS) 29° 22' 0N Long (DMS) 78° 46' 0E Altitude : It has an average elevation of 212 metres (696 feet). Time zone (east) IST (UTC+5:30) in India, state of Uttar Pradesh in Bijnor District.

## Demographics[edit]

As of 2001 India census, Rehar had a population of 4,954. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Rehar has an average literacy rate of 39%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.[3]

## Tourism[edit]

View At Pilli Dam

### Rehar Dam[edit]

Rehar Dam popularly known as Pilli Dam, is indeed a picturesque location.It is known for its scenic beauty, tranquil surroundings, The dam is surrounded by lush greenery forest of Amagarh tiger Reserve, with the backdrop of hills adding to its charm. Visitors often enjoy spending time here to relax, unwind, and immerse themselves in nature's beauty. Additionally, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the region, contributing to irrigation . The dam was made and is maintained by the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department under the supervision of Engineer Abdul Ghani Khan.

The three day Inter-state water sports event were organised at Pilli Dam under guidance of Kayaking Canoeing Association of India,showcased various water sports including boat racing, canoe polo, kayaking, parasailing, rowing and speed boat among others.[4]

Amangarh Tiger Reserve

### Amagarh Tiger Reserve[edit]

The Amagarh Tiger Reserve, located on the outskirts of the town, serves as a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, deer, and various other species. This reserve has become a popular tourist destination attracting visitors eager to witness the beauty of these animals in their natural environment.

Several other major tourist attractions can be mentioned in the town’s surroundings, like Jim Corbett National Park (India) about 24 km, Nainital (India) about 69 km, Lake RUP Kundu (India), about 136 km, Red Fort (India) about 168 km, New Delhi (India) about 171 km, India Gate (India), about 171 km, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi (India) about 171 km, Glass river (India) about 174 km, Lotus Temple (India), about 172 km, Qutub Minar (India) about 180 km, Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (India) about 180 km, Mata mandir (India), about 203 km, 60 Ghanti wali mata (India) about 203 km, Khatu Shyam ji Mandir (India) about 203 km. The nearest international airport (DEL) Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport is situated about 185 km from Rehar.

## Worship places[edit]

### Temple[edit]

There is a lone temple (Shivalaya) dated back to 1900. The temple used to be inside the residential premises of the late Pandit Charan Dass, father of Pandit Musaddi Lal Kaushik, who later settled in Dhampur. In the remaining portion of residence of Pt Charan Dass and permitted by Pandit Musaddi Lal Kaushik, now a primary school is being run by the locals through Government aid.

### Mosque[edit]

There are seven mosques (Masjid) in Rehar town. All are very old and located on every main street. Out of seven mosques there are three which run three Madarsas in the town for the free study of Quran and Hadith. One mosque is called Jama Masjid which is larger than the other mosques of town.

### Mona Sati Math[edit]

A Small Math belongs to Sati Mona the ancestor Sati said to be approximately 400 years old is situated in the field owned by a local Brahmin Farmer on the out skirt of Rehar on National High way Number 74.

### Gurudwara[edit]

There are two gurudwara in the town where Silkhs workships.

## Education institutions[edit]

### Inter college[edit]

Govt Navratan Inter College (G.N.I.C): which has been built on land donated by Kunwar Nav Ratan Singh Rathod is imparting education not only to the local residents but catering to the educational needs of common men of a number of villages in the vicinity.

### Degree college[edit]

A P.G.Degree college is situated about 2 Kilometers away at Baadigarh Riyaasat of Kunwar Shri Tripurari Singh Rathore Estate Rehar also a P.G. college is approximately eight kilometers away at Afzalgarh.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Bijnor : a Gazetteer bring volume XIV of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh | INDIAN CULTURE". nvli.in. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
2. ^ H R Nevill (1908). Bijnor A Gazetteer Volume Xiv.
3. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
4. ^ "Inter-state water sports event draws players from across 7 states to Pili Dam in Bijnor". The Times of India. 8 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 March 2024.

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