Rapri
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.
Rapri
Village in the Shikohabad tahsil of Mainpmi District, United Provinces, situated in 26 58' N. and 78 36' E., in the Jumna ravines, 44 miles south-west of Mampurl town. Population (1901), 900. The importance of Rapri lies in its past history. Local tiadi- tion ascribes its foundation to Rao Zorawai Sen, also known as Rapar Sen, whose descendant fell in battle against Muhammad Ghon in A.D. 1194. Mosques, tombs, wells, and leservoirs mark its former greatness ; and seveial inscriptions found among the ruins have thrown much light on the local history. The most important of these dates 'from the leign of Ala-ud-din KhiljT. Many buildings were erected by^Sher Shah and Jahanglr } and traces of the gate of one of the royal residences still exist, indicating that Rapri must at one tune have been a large and prosperous town. Rapri has always been important as commanding one of the crossings of the Jumna ; and a bridge of boats is maintained here, forming one of the main loutes to the cattle fair at BATESAR in Agra District, which is one of the largest m the United Provinces
