History of City

The ancient name of Amravati is "Udumbravati", prakrut form of this is "Umbravati" and "Amravati" is known for many centuries with this name. The mispronunciation form of this is Amravati and now the Amravati is known with the same. It is said that Amravati is named for its ancient Ambadevi temple. The ancient proof of existence of Amravati can get from stone carved inscription on the base of marble statue of God Adinath (Jain God) Rhishabhnath. This shows that, these statues were set up here in 1097. Govind Maha Prabhu visited Amravati in 13 th century, at the same time Warhad was under the rule of Deogiri's Hindu King (Yadav). In 14th century, there was famine (drought) in Amravati & people abandoned Amravati and left for Gujrat and Malva. The local people were returned back after several years at Amravati, the result of this was scanty population. In 16 th century, Mager Aurangpura (today's, 'Sabanpura') was presented for Jumma Majseed by Badashah Aurangjeb. This reveals that Muslims and Hindus lived together here. In 1722, Chhatrapati Shahoo Maharaj presented Amravati and Badnera to Shri Ranoji Bhosle, by the time Amravati was known as Bhosle ki Amravati. The city was reconstructed and prospered by Ranoji Bhosle after the treaty of Devgaon and Anjangaon Surji and victory over Gavilgad (Fort of Chikhaldara). The British general author Wellesly camped in Amravati, particular place is still recognized as camp, by Amravati people. The Amravati city came in to existence at the end of 18th century. The Amravati was ruled by union state of Nijam and Bosale. They appointed the revenue officer, but defense system was worsted. Gavilgad fort was conquered by Britishers on 15th Dec' 1803. According to the Deogaon treaty, the Warhad was presented as the token of the friendship to Nijam. The Warhad had Nijams monopoly, thereafter. Near about 1805, Amravati city was attacked by Pendharies. The Sahukars and Marchants of Amravati saved Amravati by giving seven lakhs to the Chittu Pendhari at that time. The Nijam ruled for an half century. The people enjoyed British rule instead of cruel Mugals (Nijam). From 1859 to 1871, many government buildings were came into existence which were built by the Britishers. Railway station was constructed in 1859, commissioner bungalow in 1860, Small cause court in 1886, (today's S.D.O. OFFICE), the Tahsil office & the Main post office were built in 1871. During this time, the central jail, collector office, Rest house, Cotton market were also built. During 1896, Shri Dadasaheb Khaparde, Shri Ranganath Pant Mudhodker, Sir Moropant Joshi, Shri Pralhad Pant Jog were the leaders in Amravati. The 13 th Congress Conference was held at Amravati on 27-29 Dec' 1897 due to the efforts of these leaders. Shri Lokmanya Tilak and Shri Mahatma Gandhi visited Amravati in 1928. The Munsipal A.V. High School was inaugurated at the hands of Shri Subhash Chandra Bose. At the time of 'Savinay Awagya Andolan ', Amravati held the head office of it. On 26 th of April 1930, the water was taken from 'Dahihanda' for the famous 'Namak Satyagrah', and Dr. Soman was brought the sea water from Mumbai for the occassion. Around ten thousand people were prepared the salt under the leadership of Shri Vir Vamanrao Joshi.

Amravati, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik, Thane, Mumbai, Ahmadnagar, Pune, Raigarh, Solapur, Kolhapur,

How to Reach Amaravati by Road: There is an excellent Road from Hyderabad to Amaravati. The distance between Hyderabad and Amaravati can be covered in 7 hours.

The distance from the nearest towns to Amaravati are given below

Guntur / Amaravati: 35 Km
Vijayawada / Amaravati: 70 Km
Hyderabad / Amaravati: 307 Km

How to Reach Amaravati by Trains: There are numerous trains every three hours between Hyderabad / Vijayawda & Guntur & Vice versa.

How to Reach Amaravati by Flights: There is One Flight Daily by Air Deccan between
Hyderabad / Vijayawada.
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Food

The dietary of the people is influenced mainly by the availability of the chief agricultural produce and of fish and other animal food. The financial status of the region is also an important factor determining the dietary. Formerly Brahmans, Jains, Marvaris, etc., were strictly vegetarian. However, the two-fold classification into vegetarians and non-vegetarians is not very rigid today as it was in the past. Christians and Muslims arc mostly non-vegetarians. To eat beef is a taboo for Hindus as cow is considered sacred by them. The Muslims generally do not take pork, it being their religion's taboo.

The vegetarian food consists of bread prepared of jowar, amti or varan prepared by the mixture of boiled pulses with condiments and spices and vegetables like potato, vangi (brinjal), bhendi (Lady's fingers), onion, cabbage, etc. On the days of feasts and festivals, the menu comprise rice and some sweet dish many times prepared with milk. Those who observe fast on specific days, cat fruits and dishes prepared of vari, sabudana, singade, groundnut, etc. The non-vegetarian food comprises preparations from meat, eggs, fowl and fish alongwith other articles of food.

The agricultural labourers and other artisans whose duties involve physical labour take food twice a day, in the afternoon and in the evening and a breakfast (nyahari) in the morning before they set out for work. Nyahari generally consists of bread prepared from jowar or bajra with catani (chilli, groundnut, salt and garlic ground together) and onion. Tea has become a common habit and is taken in the morning or taken with breakfast.

Their afternoon (lunch) and evening food (dinner) consists of bhakari with kalvan (curry prepared from pulses) or zunka made of gram flour. Rice and wheat are consumed on festive occasions such as weddings, family festivals and the days like Dasara and Holi.

The middle class and well-to-do people eat rice, vegetables, curd, buttermik, etc. They are more particular about the timings and the manner of taking their food. They sit on a flat wooden stool (pat) and meal is served in dining plates of metal (stainless steel and brass) with bowls for curry and metal glasses for water. Their diet includes side dishes like pickles of various sorts, papad and kosimbir.

Generally they take tea in the morning and take their morning meals round about 10 o'clock before they leave their homes for work.

The main sweet dishes prepared on festive occasions are Puranpoli (wheat bread stuffed with gram dal cooked with gul), sira, puri, srikhand, basundi, etc. Among the non-vegetarians, chief dishes prepared are mutton and chicken, fried or in the form of curry, khima and preparations from eggs.

Milk of buffalo and cow is very common in use. However, goat milk is also used by the poorer people. Fruits do not always constitute the item of common dietary. Fruits like bananas, guavas, oranges and mangoes are often taken by common people during the season.

It is customary to prepare special types of food for special occasions, details of which are given in the section on Holidays.

Hotels in Amravati

Mehfil Inn Hotel
Hindustan International Hotel