Barshitakli
human settlement in India
Barshitakli is a city and a tehsil in Akola district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Etymology
The town was originally known as Tekkali. The "Barshi" prefix is believed to have come from the town's market (peth) being founded on a "baras" day (the day following Ekadashi). Another local version suggests "Barves Takli," referring to twelve gates ("ves") surrounding the village. The "Takli" part is said to be derived from a ruler named Tankakali.
History
Barshi Takli, often referred to as Barshitakli, is a town in the Akola district of Maharashtra, India, known for its historical significance, particularly its ancient temples and the remnants of a fort or historical gateways. While it might not have a grand, well-preserved fort like some other places in Maharashtra, it holds importance due to its past as a capital and the structures that still exist.
Yadava Connection
It served as the capital of a collateral branch of the Yadavas of Devagiri. A rather damaged stone inscription from the Shaka year 1098 (corresponding to April 7, 1177 AD) found here mentions that during the reign of King Hemadrideva of this family, his minister Gamiyaya built a Vishnu temple, a deep tank, and a well at Tekkali.
Mughal Period
Barshi Takli was later the headquarter of a pargana (an administrative division) of fifty-two and a half villages during the Mughal era.
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