Panna History

History

Pre-20th-Century History

Steeped in the splendour of the royal legacies of its past, Panna is infectious, reverentially mysterious, enveloping and holy. The oldest reference to Panna is in the Ramayan and various Purans. The ancient name of Panna was Padmawati-Puri, mentioned in Vishnu Puran and Bhavishya Puran. In the 41st sarg of Valmiki Ramayan it is described as Kilkila-Khand by Sugriv and Shrimad Bhagwat calls it Kilkila Pradesh. According to local believes, it was the capital of Raja Dadhichi and also of Raja Padmavat during satyug.

That was Swami Pran Nathji who told Raja Chhatrasal Bundela, a great medieval warrior regarding Diamond mines of Panna and thus strengthened his financial position. He also persuaded Chhatrasal to make Panna his capital and arranged his coronation there.

Panna district of today has been carved mainly out of former princely states of Panna and Ajaigarh. Originally a Gond settlement up to the thirteenth century, it was raised to importance by Raja Chhatrasal Bundela who made it his capital.

From explorations, it is proved that the district was inhabited by primitive men in the earlier pre-historic period. During the Ramayan period the Panna region seems to have been included in the great Dandkaranya. The district was the part of the vast empires of Mauryas, Shungas and Imperial Guptas.

Modern History

Recent History

The Government women's Polytechnic College, Panna is spread over 17 acres of area in the middle of the city, which is only 1 Km. away from the bus stand. Nearest Railway station is Satna, which is only 70 Kms away and the nearest airport is just 45 Kms away, the world famous tourist place Khajuraho.

Panna is also known as the Diamond city. Diamond mines of Panna are famous because of quality diamonds gained from these. The city itself is developed in the beautiful mountain range. Temples of the city are huge and historic. The pilgrims and tourists from entire world visit to realize glory of the city.

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