Alam Procession of Amroha
Dr.Mazhar Naqvi
Amroha is considered to be one of the largest
centers of Azadari and Muharrum processions all over the world. The unique feature
of Amroha Muharram is continuing participation of Hindus. They pay their homage
to martyrs of Karbala by offering floral tribute to Tazias and Alams when they
are taken out on Yaume Ashura.
Hindus await arrival of processions
with rose petals in their hands and make the offering with utmost dignity. They
also keep their establishments closed as a mark of respect to the martyrs. Amroha
has for long been known for its Ganga Jamuna tahzeeb. The town is one of the
minority concentrated areas of Amroha. The people of Amroha have been leaving
in peace for centuries now. It is one of those towns in the world where traces
of human civilization have been found to be 2400 year old. Traces of existence
of Amroha have been found for the first time during the rule of Raja Amarjoda
of the Bansi Dynasty during 479 BC.
It remained under Rajput rule from 676-1141 AD. After Amroha was conquered by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1093, Muslim culture began to flourish in Amroha. Another battle for siege of Amroha was fought between the Mongols and Alauddin Khilji on 20 December 1305. Alauddin won the battle. Later, the territory occupied by the present district was part of the Sambhal sarkar of Delhi subah under the Mughal empire. Later it came under the control of Awadh. In 1801, the administration of this territory was ceded to the British East India Company by the Nawab of Awadh. In 1947 when India got Independence it became part of the Republic of India.On 24 April 1997, this district was carved out by separating Amroha, Dhanora and Hasanpur tehsils of the erstwhile Moradabad district. In 2012, this district was renamed from Jyotiba Phule Nagar district to Amroha district
It remained under Rajput rule from 676-1141 AD. After Amroha was conquered by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1093, Muslim culture began to flourish in Amroha. Another battle for siege of Amroha was fought between the Mongols and Alauddin Khilji on 20 December 1305. Alauddin won the battle. Later, the territory occupied by the present district was part of the Sambhal sarkar of Delhi subah under the Mughal empire. Later it came under the control of Awadh. In 1801, the administration of this territory was ceded to the British East India Company by the Nawab of Awadh. In 1947 when India got Independence it became part of the Republic of India.On 24 April 1997, this district was carved out by separating Amroha, Dhanora and Hasanpur tehsils of the erstwhile Moradabad district. In 2012, this district was renamed from Jyotiba Phule Nagar district to Amroha district
In the past 2400 years of Amroha’s existence,
it has been part of many governments and has been ruled by many rulers. Each of
them has left their mark on the culture of Amroha. Even after Islam being the
religion of 70% of the population of Amroha, people of all religions have been
able to flourish and grow in Amroha. Secularism and tolerance are two of the
greatest qualities that people of Amroha posses. If Hindu women can be seen in Dargahs of the city
all through the year praying for the well being of their close ones, sight
of Burqa clad women in the Vasudev temple is too very common. The
city has produced many gems in varied
find of sports, education, engineering, business, technology, industries and
lot more.
Source:Personal Visits/Amroha
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