Ghazipur in Medieval period & British reign |
| Ghazipur district
is famous for it glorious history in Mughal period. Historians mentioned about its
nomenclature through which Ghazipur is named after Saiyyad Masood Ghazi. Istekbal says,
that Saiyyad Massod Ghazi,known for Hindu- Muslim Unity , established this
city in 1330 A.D. Some historian are of the view that this is established by Ustad Ghazi
Mashook.About the naming of various townships of Ghazipur records are as - Zamania
Tehsil of district Ghazipur in named after Saiyyad Ali Kuli Khan,Kasimabad is
established by Sheikh Abdullah after name of his father Abdul Kasim. This district was a
major city during Sultanate period and mughal period. This was a main halt for emperors
and their army as it is situated on the bank of holy river Ganges. The Pahar Khan ka
Pokhra, The Mosque of Nawali by Nawab Sufi and Allalabad and Kasimabad forts were
established by Sheikh Abdullah give a glimpes of its past history. In Sutanate
period Kutubuddin Ebak conquered Banaras ( now Varanasi ) and Jaunpur in 1194
AD. Thereafter Mughal emperor Babar and Humayun took over this area. A historical event of
Humayun relates with this place (located in Sherpur Village in Muhammdabad ) in which a
Bhisti made Humayun to cross the river gangaes after his being defeated in the
battle of Chausa by Shreshah Suri. In 1552 AD this place was under Taz Khan Kirani and
Akbar won this place after defeating the Adil Shah in battle of Panipat in 1556 AD.
Alikuli khan winning Banaras and Jaunpur established the Zamania town.In 1764 AD
Britishers won Buxar and Ghazipur which was therafter ruled by East India Company .
Company posted Mr. Richardson as a judge and Mr. Robert Warlo was made
the first Collector for this district. The Britishers used this place for
cultivation of indigo, opium, kewra and roses. They established Opium Factory
which is of its kind.It is presently working and providing revenue to govt. of India
by producing opium allkaloides. During British rule Opium manufratured in this factory was
carried to China on boats through the Bay of Bengal.
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