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Bundelkhand region situated in the south of Uttar Pradesh is known for its rocky land, struggle and historical forts, but in this region there is also a magical and very beautiful town, whose natural beauty fascinates everyone. The name of this historical town under Mahoba district is Charkhari, which has a special identity in the country and the world as ‘Kashmir of Bundelkhand’. The beauty of this city surrounded by ranges of hills on all sides, its peaceful valleys and the wonderful architecture of the princely period attracts tourists. When Govind Ballabh Pant, who had a strong hold in the cabinet of the first Prime Minister of independent India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, saw the natural beauty and views of the lakes of this area, he first gave it the title of ‘Kashmir of Bundelkhand’.
Bundela Rajput rulers had established and established the golden history of the princely state.
If we look back at the pages of history, the brave Bundela Rajput Rulers have made a huge and glorious contribution in the establishment of Charkhari and its development. During the medieval period and the British Raj, Charkhari was one of the most prosperous and powerful princely states of Bundelkhand. The kings here had introduced unique engineering keeping in mind the comfort and water conservation of their subjects. It was during the princely period that grand temples, palaces and forts were built here, which even today tell the story of the grandeur of that period. Mangalgarh Fort situated above this city and the natural environment around it mesmerizes every history lover who comes here.
Amazing confluence of seven lakes, these ‘Sapta Sarovar’ are an unmatched example of engineering.
The famous ‘Seven Lakes’ here have the biggest role in giving the identity of Charkhari a shape of ‘Kashmir’, which are connected to each other by an underground and scientific water chain. Built during the reign of kings and emperors, these seven ponds—Gola Tal, Kothi Tal, Jai Sagar, Malkhan Sagar, Ratan Sagar, and other lakes—are known for their distinctive design. The specialty of these lakes is that when the rain water fills up and moves through the first pond and reaches a certain level, the entire management of the water level automatically remains balanced. The small islands and temples built in the middle of these lakes make this entire area feel exactly like the famous Dal Lake of Kashmir, where it remains filled with water throughout the year.
This seat is also very special politically, former CM of BJP has also been associated with this seat.
This area is not only famous for its natural beauty and history, but it also has a distinct influence in the electoral politics of Uttar Pradesh. Charkhari assembly seat is counted among those VIP seats of Mahoba district, where the political fortunes of big leaders of the state have been linked. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strong leader and former Chief Minister Uma Bharti, who has graced the post of Chief Minister in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, has also contested the MLA election from Charkhari Assembly constituency and has reached the Assembly after winning a landslide victory from here. During his tenure, many important steps were taken for the development of this region and promotion of tourism, after which the discussion of Charkhari became more intense on the national stage.