Kichhaunchha
Kichhaunchha, 1908
(or Ashrafpur-Kichhaunchha). — Town in the Tanda tahsil of Fyzabad District, United Provinces, situated in 26 degree25' N. and 82 degree 47' E., on the bank of a small stream called the Tonrl. Population (1901), 2,325. This place, with the neighbouring villages of Bashkari and Rasulpur, is celebrated as having belonged to a famous saint, named Makhdum Ashraf, who lived in the fourteenth century, or to his descendants, who received rent-free grants from the Mughal em- perors. The saint's tomb is built on rising ground in the village of Rasulpur, and is much resorted to by pilgrims, especially in the month of Aghan (November-December). A visit is believed to be very effi- cacious for persons possessed by devils. Kichhaunchha is admin- istered under Act XX of 1856, with an income of Rs. 300. A school lias 95 pupils.
This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS. |
Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.
