Kashipura

Raja MallaShah Tomar, the then King of Kuraitha (in Tanwarghar/Chambal region) waged war against British Government in 1857. In a fierce battle fought on the banks of River Chambal, Brave Raja of Kuraitha lost against British Govt. Raja Malshah Tomar was descendant of Rao Shyam Shah Tomar, the grandson of Maharaja of Gwalior Maharaj Ramshah Tomar & the son of Rajkunwar Shalivahan of Gwalior, who was married to Sister of Great Maharana Pratap, (both Haldighati martyr). During his lifetime, Raja MallaShah Tomar has done seven matrimonial alliance from other Kingdoms. One of his Queen was from ruling Jaiwar (Janwaar) Rajput Royal house of Kashipura, a Thikana in Bundelkhand region (Central India Province). After having lost his Kingdom in 1857, his father in law, a Jaiwar (Janwaar) Rajput Ruler bestowed Kashipura Jagir in favour of his grandson, Rajkunwar Shivshah Tomar i.e, Son of Raja MallaShah Tomar of Kuraitha. Following ancestors’ tradition of dedicating life for public welfare, Rao Saheb Madho Singh Ji Judev settled hundreds of families in a village and some agricultural lands were given to them for their livelihood. In his honour, the people named the village Madhoganj. In an notable incident, when the ruler of Kashipura & his brothers was out of Kashipura, Some British Police officials raided Kashipura and tried to enter fortress of Kashipura #Shaktigarh but brave queen Rani Sahiba Lalita Kunwar wife of Kunwar Buddh Singh, threatend the British officials by clear message that all women including every queen will commit Jauhar, if any single British Police Official or even any sepoy makes an attempt to entrer the Kashipura Fortress #Shaktigarh. Finally, British Police officials get frightened and returned without entering the Kashipura Fortress #Shaktigarh. Brave Rani Sahiba Lalita Kunwar was daughter of Raja Gajraj Singh Ji Judev of Thikana Dhikwaha (Central India Province). Following ancestral traditions of being rebellious against British Government, Rulers of Kashipura have always revolted against British Government. Later on, A village named Chandanpura was settled by Kunwar Chandan Singh Judev. Rulers of Kashipura has been true devotees of Maa Durga and they follow age old tradition of performing Satchandi Mahayagya during Navratras, which is followed by a big religious ceremony where people gather from various villages. During their rule, number of wells, temples were constructed and Schools etc. was established for public welfare. In an incident, once a priceless ashtdhatu idol of Maa Sherawali was stolen by thieves from Ancient Siya Mata Temple at Kashipura and it is said that Rao Saheb Devi Singh Ji Judev saw this entire incident in his dream. Sooner he recovered the idol from the possession of thieves. He was offered money instead of the idol but he blatantly refused and rebuked the thief saying that a mother is never sold. Thereafter, the astdhatu idol of Maa Sherawali was re-established by him in the Ancient Siya Mata temple. Kashipura has witnessed long history of religious rulers and its people, their bravery, respect for tradition and love for the nation.