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Jaipur’s Amargarh fort

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Amargarh fort in Jaipur is at the centre of a conflict between the tribal Meena community and local Hindu groups.

A brief note on the dispute

  • The Meena community argue that the Amargarh Fort was built by a Meena ruler predating Rajput rule in Jaipur, and has been their holy site for centuries.
  • People from the Meena community used to worship Amba Mata and other deities in the fort.
  • In June, a group of Hindus vandalised idols and hoisted a saffron flag at the fort.
  • Meena community members accused Hindu groups of changing the name of Amba Mata to Ambika Bhawani.
  •  Hindu groups have accused Meena community members of tearing the flag.

About Amargarh fort 

  • As per the local historian Rima Hooja, the present form of the Amargarh Fort was given in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, founder of Jaipur. 
  • It has always been believed that there was some construction at the place before Jai Singh II built the fort.
  • The historian also points out that prior to Rajput rule by the Kachhwaha dynasty, Jaipur and its nearby regions were ruled by Meenas, who had political control.
  • As per a scholar in tribal cultures, the fort was built by a Meena Sardar from the Nadla gotra, now known as Badgoti Meenas. 
  • Sardars from the Meena community ruled large parts of Rajasthan till around 1100 AD.

Meena tribe

  • The Meena is a tribe found mainly in the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh regions of India.
  • The Meena’s claim connection to the Matsya avatar of Vishnu, and the ancient Matsya Kingdom.
  • They also claim to be descendants of the people of the Matsya Kingdom, which flourished in the 6th century B.C.
  • The Meena fall into the Scheduled Tribe category in the state of Rajasthan.
  • Of the 25 Assembly seats (out of 200) reserved for Scheduled Tribes, most are represented by Meena MLA in Rajasthan.
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