Pihani
Pihani, 1908
Town in the Shahabad tahsil of Hardoi District, United Provinces, situated in 27 37' N. and 80 12' E., 16 miles north of Hardoi town. Population (1901), 7,616. The Hindus trace the foun- dation of the town to a settlement of Brahmans, while the Musalmans claim that it was founded by Saiyid Abdul Ghafur, Kazi of Kanauj, who remained faithful to Humayun after his defeat by Sher Shah. Several of his descendants attained high rank, while his nephew became chief mufti under Akbar, with the title of Sadr Jahan. His tomb and mosque are the chief adornments of the town. Pihani was administered as a municipality from 1877 to 1904, when it was con- stituted a 'notified area.' During the ten years ending 1901 the income and expenditure averaged Rs. 4,000. In 1903-4 the income and expenditure were Rs. 7,000. Pihani was formerly noted for the manufacture of sword-blades of the finest temper, and of woven turbans ; but both of these arts have declined. There are three schools, including one for girls, attended in all by 250 pupils, and the American Methodist Mission has a branch here.
This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS. |
Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.
