Ashti (Shahid) is a town and the tehsil headquarters in Arvi subdivision of Wardha district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Ashti is a historical place famous for the participation in Indian independence movement and Tomb of Nawab Muhammad khan Niazi. People actively took part in Quit India Movement in 1942. Ashti is also known as shahidon ki Ashti.

Etymology

Ashti word is a name of boy which from Arabic and Persian language Meaning of Ashti is peace in Arabic and Persian language. So the name of Town is Ashti and nowadays Ashti is called as shahid Ashti due freedom fight in 1942 for Indian independence movement. Title "Shahid" is dedicated to freedom fighters.

Demographics

As per Indian government Census of 2011, the population was 76276.

History

Places of interest in Ashti

Freedom fighters who died in Ashti police station attack in 1942

Sister City and Towns

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