Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha
| Abbreviation | ABKM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 19 October 1897 |
| Founder | Raja Balwant Singh of Awaghar |
| Type | Rajput Community Organization |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
Region | India |
Key people | Kunwar Haribansh Singh (National President) |
| Affiliations | Rajputs. |
Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha also known as All India Kshatriya Mahasabha was founded in the year 1897[1] It was formed to promote, protect and fight for rights and interests of Kshatriya community of the Indian society.[2]
Early years[edit]
After Revolt of 1857 position of many Taluqdars and Rajput Estate Holders, who supported the revolutionists or participated with them were compromised. The British impounded many of their lands and properties and they were taxed with heavy fines. Raja Hanumant Singh, the Chief of Kalakankar was one such Taluqdar, who was dispossessed of his many properties for supporting Revolt of 1857.[3] Raja Hanumant Singh, realized a pan India organization was necessary to put the voice and injustice faced by their community. He founded the association with other Taluqdars of Oudh and organization named the Ram Dal in the year 1857. It was renamed Kshatriya Hitkarni Sabha in 1860. The association was thus formed to protect and fight for rights and interest of Rajput communities. Kshatriya Mahasabha is successor to the Kshatriya Hitkarni Sabha, which was renamed Kshatriya Mahasabha 1897 under the leadership of Raja Balwant Singh of Awagarh with Thakur Umarao Singh of Kotla, Raja Rampal Singh of Kalakankar and Raja Uday Pratap Singh of Bhinga. Akhil Bhartiya Kshatriya Mahasabha came into existence on 19 Oct 1897, creating a platform to promote the cause of the Kashatriyas and Rajputs[4][5]
A news letter called ' Rajput Monthly' was launched in 1898. The association had its first conference in the Rajput Boarding House at Agra. Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh of Jammu & Kashmir sponsored the launching of an Urdu publication called the Rajput Gazette as a fortnightly form Lahore.[1]
At that time the princely states rulers and large zamindars held the sway and they started various schools and colleges in their territories for education and giving preference to students of Kshatriya community.[6][7]
However, after independence, the situation changed dramatically for the upper Kshatriya caste and its influential members. The princely states were merged into the Union of India and later Zamindari was also abolished and association was directionless. But immediately after independence of India in 1947, under president ship of Babu Ram Narayan a meeting was held at Ujjain and association was revived.[citation needed]
Centenary[edit]
The centenary celebration of the association was held in 1987 at New Delhi under president-ship of Raja Digvijaysinhji Prajapsinhji Jhala.[4][1]
Activities[edit]
Re-conversion of Muslim Rajputs[edit]
In year 1922 under chairmanship of Raja Nahar Singh the organization took decision to bring back 4 lakh converted Muslim Rajputs back into Hindu fold by way of purification ritual.[8][9] The historic meeting, where the decision was taken, was held at Agra on 31 December 1922.[8] Later on, under guidance of Madan Mohan Malviya thousands were brought back in to the Hindu fold after purification.[8] Inspired by this pioneering effort of the Kshatriya Mahasabha, a few months later at Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha, which was founded by Madan Mohan Mavaiya in its Kashi meet also passed similar resolution to bring back converted Muslims in to Hindu fold by purification rites[10][9]
Role in Resolution of Jagirdari Act[edit]
During the years 1952-1954, the institution played a pivotal role in respect to Jagirdari Case. The writs were filed in Supreme Court of India with respect to Resumption of Jagirdari Act. The Supreme Court of India accepted the role of Mahasabha, as a central co-ordinator in this case. The Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru advised Govind Vallabh Pant, the earstwhile Chief Minister of Uttar Paradesh to negotiate with Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha to end the stalemate.[11][12][13]
Demanding Reservation on Economic Basis[edit]
As back as in year 1980 the association demanded that reservation should be given on economic basis rather than on caste basis.[14] Again in the year 2001, a memorandum containing lacs of signatures was submitted to Hon'ble President of India through District Collectors, demanding reservation on economic basis rather than on caste basis.[14] A nationwide rath yatra from Jammu to Kanyakumari demanding reservation on economic basis rather than on caste basis was flagged off in October 2010, which ended in March 2011.
Raising Issues of Atrocities on Rajputs[edit]
The association is today active in raising the issues related to Thakur community, for example in 2004 is launched a major campaign for released of various Thakur caste members jailed by Mayavati government.[15] The organization has strong presence in Bihar[16]
The organization is known for taking up the rights, issues and cases related to Rajput and Kshatriya members of its own or together with other Kshatriya organizations in India like Karni Sena, Hadoti Mahasabha.[17]
Publication of Books[edit]
The organization also helps publish well researched books on Rajput history and kings like Prithiviraj Chauhan, Maharana Pratap and other articles.[18][19]
The Kshtra Dharma magazine published by them has been edited by historians like Raghuvir Sinh[4] and saints like Krishnananda Saraswati[20]
Past Presidents[edit]
There are several notable persons since its inception, have headed the organization.[21]
- Raja Balwant Singh of Awagadh - 1897
- Maharaja Sahab Rampal Singh of Kalakankar- 1899
- Maharaja Sir Partap Singh of Jammu & Kashmir -1902 & 1913
- Lt. Col. Partap Singh of Idar - 1903
- General Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh of Bikaner - 1904
- Raja Kaushal Kishor Singh of Manjholi - 1906
- Raja Pratap Bahadur Singh of Partapgarh -1907
- Maharaja Sir Jaswant Singh of Sailana - 1911
- Maharaja Dhalip Singh of Sailana - 1920
- Maharajadhiraj Sir Nahar Singhji of Shahapura -1922
- Rao Sahab Gopal Singh Kharwa of Ajmer - 1924
- Maharaja Sawaj Jai Singhji of Alwar - 1925
- Maharaja Sahab Sajjan Singh of Ratlam - 1929
- Maharaja Dhalip Singh of Sailana - 1930
- Maharaja Ram Singh of Orchha - 1933
- Kunwar Saheb Sir Vijay Partap Singh of Bagla, 1940
- Maharaja Ram Ranvijay Partap Singh Bahadur of Dumraon - 1941
- Maharaja Kumar Vijay Anand of Motihari - 1942
- Raja Kamakhya Narayan Singh of Ramgarh - 1942 & 1953.
- Maharaja Yadvendra Singh Judeo of Panna - 1946
- Maharaja Sawai Tej Singh of Alwar - 1947
- Thakur Sahab Col. Maan Singhji Bhati of Jodhpur - 1948
- Babu Ram Narayan Singh of Hazaribagh - 1955
- Maharawal Lakshman Singh of Dungarpur - 1960
- Raja Shripal Singh of Singramau, Jaunpur - 1986
- Raja Dr. Digvijay Singhji of Wankaner - 1997
- Raja Shripal Singh of Singramau] Jaunpur - 2000
- Kunwar Haribansh Singh of Jaunpur Since 2004 till Current date[22][23][24]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Maṇḍāvā, Devīsiṅgha (1998). Kshatriya śākhāoṃ kā itihāsa (in हिन्दी). Kavi Prakāśana. pp. 184, 190, 296. ISBN 978-81-86436-11-0. Retrieved 4 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Goswami, Sambodh (2007). Female Infanticide and Child Marriage. Rawat Publications. p. 252. ISBN 978-81-316-0112-9. Retrieved 17 February 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Gupta, Gautam. 1857 THE UPRISING. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 978-81-230-2299-4. Retrieved 5 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sinh, Raghubir. Patra dastāveza: prasiddha itihāsakāra Ḍ̂ā. Raghubīrasiṃhajī Sītāmau evaṃ sāhityakāra Saubhāgyasiṃhajī Śekhāvata ke patra (in हिन्दी). Mahārājā Mānasiṃha Pustaka Prakāśa Śodha Kendra. pp. xi. Retrieved 4 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Journal of Social Research. 1984. p. 76. Retrieved 4 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Government Gazette: The United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. 1910. p. 144. Retrieved 6 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Pradesh (India), Uttar (1965). Uttar Pradesh District Gazetteers: Varanasi. Government of Uttar Pradesh. p. 373. Retrieved 6 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 भारत रत्न महामना. बालमुकुन्द पाण्डेय, देवेन्द्र कुमार शर्मा · 2015. 2015. p. 85. Retrieved 4 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Sraddhananda, Swami (1926). Hindu Sangathan: Saviour of the Dying Race. Shraddhananda. pp. 119–121. Retrieved 17 February 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ भारतीय पुनर्जागरण और मदनमोहन मालवीय (in हिन्दी). Viśvavidyālaya Prakāśana. p. 129. Retrieved 7 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Wiener, Myron (8 December 2015). State Politics in India. Princeton University Press. pp. 353–354–355. ISBN 978-1-4008-7914-4. Retrieved 17 February 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Pant, Govind Ballabh; Nanda, Bal Ram (1993). Selected Works of Govind Ballabh Pant. Oxford University Press. pp. 118–120, 386. ISBN 978-0-19-565120-1. Retrieved 20 February 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Rudolph, Susanne Hoeber; Rudolph, Lloyd I. (1984). Essays on Rajputana: Reflections on History, Culture, and Administration. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 53–58. Retrieved 20 February 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Kshatriya Mahasabha opposes caste-based quota". The Tribune Chandigarh. 7 November 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- ↑ Singh, Ujjwal Kumar (2007). The State, Democracy and Anti-Terror Laws in India By Ujjwal Kumar Singh. ISBN 9788178299556. Retrieved 25 August 2016. Search this book on
- ↑ Rāya, Omaprakāśa (2006). Bharat Ki Chunavi Rajniti Ke Badalte Ayam (in हिन्दी). Viśvavidyālaya Prakāśana. pp. 289 90. ISBN 978-81-7124-492-8. Retrieved 4 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Magazines, Delhi Press (1 June 2018). "Satyakatha: June 2018" (in हिन्दी). Delhi Press. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
- ↑ Talbot, Cynthia (2016). The Last Hindu Emperor: Prithviraj Cauhan and the Indian Past, 1200–2000. Cambridge University Press. p. 22. ISBN 978-1-107-11856-0. Retrieved 4 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Journal of Social Research. 1984. pp. 76 77 78. Retrieved 4 January 2021. Search this book on
- ↑ Samaura, Bhamvara Simha (1993). Yugantarakari Sannyasi (in हिन्दी). Prabhat Prakashan. p. 20. ISBN 978-81-7315-059-3. Retrieved 4 January 2021. Search this book on
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- ↑ https://m.patrika.com/lucknow-news/abkm-make-strategy-for-up-election-2017-in-national-convention-at-ravindralaya-charbagh-1339304/
- ↑ "क्षत्रिय महासभा के फिर निर्विरोध राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष चुने गए कुं हरिवंश सिंह (Kunwar Harivansh Singh was again elected unopposed as National President of Kshatriya Mahasabha)". Orahan.in (in Hindi). 1 July 2019. Archived from the original on 21 August 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020. Unknown parameter
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