Alipura State


Alipura was a princely state in what is today the Chhatarpur District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Alipura, the capital of the state is located between Gwalior and Satna at and had a population of 3,232 according to the 1881 Census of India.

History

The state was established in 1757 by Aman Singh, Raja of Panna State by granting the lands surrounding Alipura town to Achal Singh, son of Mukund Singh, who was the sardar of Panna at that time. The principality became a British protectorate in 1808 and was made part of the Bundelkhand Agency of Central India.
The last Pratihara ruler of Alipura signed the instrument of accession to the Indian Union on 1 January 1950.

Rulers

The rulers used the title Rao.

Title ''Rao''

Built by the rulers of Alipura State the main part of palace is about 150 years old, with a section that is over 3 centuries old. The building has been renovated and converted to a heritage hotel that is run by a direct descendant of the former ruling family.