PLACES

RAZOLI ZAMINDARI

Razoli Zamindari " The estate is situated in the south-east corner of the Sakoli tahsil adjoining the Chanda District. It has an area of 50 square miles, the greater part of which is forest. The zamindari is held by a Muhammedan family, which is related to the Gavardha family of Chanda, and the present zamindari appeared as a claimant for the Gavardha zamindari. The Rajoli estate is said to have been conferred on the ancestors of the present family about six generations ago for assistance given by them against the Gonds. A grant signed by the Bhonsla Raja in 1775 stated that it had been held by the family for many year's. The family is believed to have been a branch of that of Raj Khan, the governor of Dongartal, who held the fort of Sangarhi in Bhandara, and granted these estates to some of his relatives. In this case it would be related to the Divan family of Seoni Chhapara. Bahadur Khan and Amir Khan were brothers and the sons of Amir Khan, Rajoli [Bhandara District Gazetter, 1908 ed. pp. 222-223.]". The Rajoli tank was recently repaired. It has a capacity to irrigate 500 acres.

TOP