MP Govt. to create ‘Raja Sangram Shah Award’

  • 17 Nov 2021

  • The Government of Madhya Pradesh has recently announced to create ‘Raja Sangram Shah Award’ for work in the field of tribal art and culture.
  • Sangram Shah was a king of the Garha Kingdom of Gondwana, in the state of Madhya Pradesh. He belonged to the Gond Dynasty in central India.
  • He was the 48th ruler of the dynasty, and during his reign he had conquered 52 forts to strengthen his kingdom. The Chouragarh Fort in Narsinghpur was built in his honour for conquering 52 forts.
  • He was never defeated in his whole life. His initial name was Aman Das and after conquering 52 forts, he later renamed himself.
  • Sangram Shah was best known as a patron of arts and literature and he had great knowledge of Sanskrit. "Rasratnamala" was written by him.
  • His eldest son, Dalpat Shah, married Rani Durgawati.