Draft:Turhapati Darbar Estate
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Turhapati Darbar Zamindari Estate
| settlement_type = Zamindari Estate
| image_skyline = File:Raj Haveli Of The Mighty Zamindars Of Turhapati.jpg
| caption = Raj Haveli of the mighty Zamindars of Turhapati, the ancestral seat of the estate
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Bihar
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Champaran
| established_title = Established
| established_date = 19th century
| founder = Bakhtod Tiwari
| unit_pref = Metric
| area_total_acre = 7000
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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Turhapati Darbar Zamindari Estate was a prominent Zamindari estate located in the Champaran district of North Bihar, India, during the period of British colonial rule. The estate was centered in the village of Turhapati, and at its peak, it held approximately 7,000 acres of land. It played a significant role in the regional politics and agrarian economy of the time.Turhapati Darbar was a Brahmin Zamindari estate, established and led by the Tiwari family of the Brahmin caste, who were traditionally landowners and administrators in the region.
History
The estate was established in the 19th century by Bakhtod Tiwari. Like many other zamindaris under the Permanent Settlement system introduced by the British East India Company, Turhapati Darbar controlled a large area of agricultural land and collected taxes on behalf of the colonial government.
The estate gained prominence through effective leadership and its influence over local governance and landholding patterns in the Champaran region.
| founder_caste = Brahmin (Tiwari)
Prominent Figures
File:Pandit Tara Prashad Tiwari.jpg
Two prominent figures in the history of the estate were:
- Kalii Prashad Tiwari
- Tara Prashad Tiwari
These leaders were known for their administrative acumen, local authority, and political engagement. Pandit Tara Prashad Tiwari, in particular, was a respected zamindar whose role in local politics and community development left a lasting impact.
Decline and Land Reforms
Following India’s independence in 1947, sweeping agrarian reforms were enacted, notably the Land Ceiling Act, which aimed to redistribute land from large landlords to landless farmers. These reforms significantly impacted the Turhapati estate, reducing its landholding from 7,000 acres to approximately 800 bighas.
Much of the land was acquired by the government and redistributed, as part of nationwide efforts to end the zamindari system.
Present Day
Despite the loss of the majority of its land, the descendants of the Turhapati zamindars remain politically and socially active in the region. The family currently holds approximately 800 bighas of land and retains a net worth estimated between ₹500 crore to ₹600 crore. Members of the lineage are involved in local governance and rural development initiatives in Bihar.
Legacy
The estate's historical seat, known as the Raja Haveli, remains a prominent architectural and cultural landmark in the region. The haveli continues to be a symbol of the estate's historical grandeur.
It is located in Turhapati village and can be visited via [https://g.co/kgs/D42CoHA Google Maps].
See also
References
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External links
- [https://g.co/kgs/D42CoHA Raja Haveli Location on Google Maps]
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