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==Akkalkot taluka== ==Akkalkot taluka==
Akkalkot taluka is bordered by the sister-taluka of south Solapur to the west, and by the state of ] (districts ] and ]) on all other sides. The taluka covers an area of 1,407 km². and contains 138 villages, apart from the town. The total population of the taluka is approx. 290,000 (census of 2001), making for a population density of 209 per km². The soil is 'medium to deep black' and of rich quality. Jawar, Bajra and Pulses are the main crops grown in the taluka. Akkalkot taluka is bordered by the sister-taluka of south Solapur to the west, and by the state of ] (districts ] and ]) on all other sides. The taluka covers an area of 1,407 km². and contains 138 villages, apart from the town. The total population of the taluka is approx. 290,000 (census of 2001), making for a population density of 209 per km². The soil is 'medium to deep black' and of rich quality. Jawar, Bajra and Pulses are the main crops grown in the taluka.
Marathi is the main language while Kannada is spoken in border area.

] is the language of administration in the taluka. ] is also widely spoken. Demands have been made for Akkalkot taluka to be merged with neighbouring ], based on the claim that the ]-speaking population of those areas is in a majority. <ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov26/d7.asp</ref><ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may62005/state205119200555.asp</ref>. The demand has been dismissed by the Maharashtra government.


==Religious significance== ==Religious significance==
Akkalkot is widely known for its association with ], held by some to be a reincarnation of lord ]. The Swami lived for over two decades at Akkalkot, mainly at the residence of Cholappa, where his '']'' and shrine are now located. The shrine complex, which also encloses the famous banyan tree beneath which the Swami would preach his message, is the hub of devotions for his followers; free accommodation and meals are provided to pilgrims. Akkalkot is widely known for its association with ], held by some to be a reincarnation of lord ]. The Swami lived for over two decades at Akkalkot, mainly at the residence of Cholappa, where his '']'' and shrine are now located. The shrine complex, which also encloses the famous banyan tree beneath which the Swami would preach his message, is the hub of devotions for his followers; free accommodation and meals are provided to pilgrims.


The temple to lord '''Siddhayappa''', near the town of Hannur, is another famous attraction that lies within Akkalkot taluka. Many devotees, especially those belonging to the ] sect, come from far and wide to worship here. Of late, the idol is kept outside and prayers are chanted in ] by the priest. Free meals are offered to the devotees. The temple to lord '''Siddhayappa''', near the town of Hannur, is another famous attraction that lies within Akkalkot taluka. Many devotees, especially those belonging to the ] sect, come from far and wide to worship here. Of late, the idol is kept outside and prayers are chanted in by the priest. Free meals are offered to the devotees.


The temple to Goddess ] is situated in the village of Konhalli, a few kilometres from Akkalkot. The temple to Goddess ] is situated in the village of Konhalli, a few kilometres from Akkalkot.

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Akkalkot (Marathi:अक्कलकोट) is a town in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It lies in the district of Solapur and is the administrative center of the taluka of Akkalkot, a sub-division of that district. The town lies at the border between Maharashtra and Karnataka and at a distance of 38 km from the city of Solapur.

Akkalkot taluka

Akkalkot taluka is bordered by the sister-taluka of south Solapur to the west, and by the state of Karnataka (districts Gulbarga and Bijapur) on all other sides. The taluka covers an area of 1,407 km². and contains 138 villages, apart from the town. The total population of the taluka is approx. 290,000 (census of 2001), making for a population density of 209 per km². The soil is 'medium to deep black' and of rich quality. Jawar, Bajra and Pulses are the main crops grown in the taluka. Marathi is the main language while Kannada is spoken in border area.

Religious significance

Akkalkot is widely known for its association with Swami Samarth Maharaj, held by some to be a reincarnation of lord Dattatreya. The Swami lived for over two decades at Akkalkot, mainly at the residence of Cholappa, where his Samadhi and shrine are now located. The shrine complex, which also encloses the famous banyan tree beneath which the Swami would preach his message, is the hub of devotions for his followers; free accommodation and meals are provided to pilgrims.

The temple to lord Siddhayappa, near the town of Hannur, is another famous attraction that lies within Akkalkot taluka. Many devotees, especially those belonging to the Lingayat sect, come from far and wide to worship here. Of late, the idol is kept outside and prayers are chanted in by the priest. Free meals are offered to the devotees.

The temple to Goddess Yellamma is situated in the village of Konhalli, a few kilometres from Akkalkot.

Princely Akkalkot

During the British Raj, Akkalkot was the seat of a princely state of the same name. The non-salute state came under the Deccan States Agency and was bordered by Hyderabad State and the presidency of Bombay Presidency. The area of the state was 498 sq. miles; its population in 1901 was 82,047, while the population of the town itself was 8,348 in that year. In 1911, the state enjoyed a revenue estimated at Rs.26,586/- and paid a tribute to the British Raj of Rs.1,000/-.

The ruling dynasty were descended from Ranoji Lokhande, who was adopted by Chhatrapati Shahu, grandson of Shivaji, around the year 1708. Upon his adoption, Ranoji assumed the name 'Fatehsinh Bhonsle' and received in appenage the town of Akkalkot and surrounding areas. These estates remained a fief within the state of Satara until 1848, when the rulers of Satara (Chhatrapati Shahu's designated successors) were deposed by the British. Akkalkot then became one of several vassals of Satara that were recognised as separate princely states by the British Raj. The political history of the state is remarkable in having been altogether bareft of major incident; however, given their stability and association with the dynasty of Shivaji, the family came to be linked by marriage to nearly every major maratha ruling family in India. The ruling chiefs of Akkalkot were:

  • 1707-1760 Fatehsinh I Raje Bhonsle (born Ranoji Lokhande)
  • 1760-1789 Shahaji I (Bala Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
  • 1789-1822 Fatehsinh II (Appa Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
  • 1822-1823 Maloji I (Baba Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
  • 1823-1857 Shahaji II (Appa Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
  • 1857-1870 Maloji II (Buwa Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
  • 1870-1896 Shahaji III (Baba Sahib) Raje Bhonsle
  • 1896-1923 Cpt. Fatehsinhrao III Raje Bhonsle
  • 1923-1952 Vijayasinhrao Fatehsinhrao Raje Bhonsle
  • 1952-1965 Jayasinhrao Vijayasinhrao Raje Bhonsle

Upon the withdrawal of the British from India in 1947, Akkalkot state acceded unto the Dominion of India, and was later merged with the province of Bombay. The area forms part of the present-day Indian state of Maharashtra, which was created in 1960 based on the principle of shared language.

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