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DACOITS OF CHAMBAL
DACOITS OF CHAMBAL The Ravines of Chambal once upon a time was famous for Notorious Dacoits. Expanding over an area of 8ooo square miles, the Chambal valley stretches across the three Indian States of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) and Rajasthan. At an 80km drive from Agra, the land is full of deep ravines and forests, which have been the home to generations of outlaws for decades. The two districts of Bhind and Morena were known for their rugged terrain and the highly inflammable nature of the people. In Chambal valley dacoity was directly linked to ravine formation as there were no employment opportunities, and not much land to cultivate. The 20 to 50 feet deep ravines provide good hideout to the dacoits. When there was oppression people could not control the anger and became rebellious. Mansingh Rathore had a Robin Hood type Baghi image. He had turned baghi — after eliminating five Brahmins in order to avenge his brother’s insult. Most daco...
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