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Ambikapur

Ambikapur

Surguja, Ambikapur ,
This town has derived its name from an earlier ruler, Ambikeshwar Sharan Singh Deo. During the 4th century BC, this region was under the control of the Nanda clan, before the arrival of the Mauryas. This region was later divided into parts before the 3rd century BC and was taken over by a Rajputa King from the Rakshal clan in Palamu District (Bihar). In 1826, Amar Singh was crowned as the ruler of Surguja State and was succeeded by Raghunath Sharan Singh Deo in 1882. It is also believed that Lord Rama visited Ambikapur during his exile of over 14 years Ambikapur is a perfect tourist destination with temples, caves, hills, rivers, hot water springs and spectacular waterfalls. The historic town of Ambikapur is situated near the Vindhyachal – Baghelkhand mountain ranges having connections with the Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. The place has something to offer for every tourist, wheather he is a nature lover, an ardent follower of religion or simply wants to explore new places. Ambikapur region was in the Lord of Nanda clan in 4th century B.C. before the arrival of maurya dynasty. Before 3 B.C. this region was divided into tiny parts and their headman after quarrel among themselves. Then a Rajputa kings belongs to Rakshal clan in palamu district (Bihar) attacked and taken in his control. In 1820 Amar singh was the Kings of Surguja state who had been crowned as “Maharaja” in 1826. In 1882 Raghunath Sharan Singh Deo had taken his control over Surguja state who has been conferred as “Maharaja” by Lord Daffariu. After the contemporary victory of India he established Edward Middle School, Post Office ,Telegraph Office ,Medical stores ,jail and courts in Ambikapur capital of Surguja. According to holy books Lord Rama had visited Surguja during his fourteen years of “Vanwas” period. There are many places in connection to epic of Ramayana. Many places are named after Lord Rama, Laxmana and Goddess Sita, they are Ramgarh, Sita-Bhengra and Laxmangarh. Verses of Poet Kalidas who wrote “Ramayan” are found at the Sita-Bhengra cave.