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area and the village, are strewn with ancient cultural remains. Coins of Nagavasis, that ruled over Pawaya in early Christian period, were picked up in the area.
Historical Evidences :
It has to be stated in this context, a stone inscription belonging to a Tomar King initiated the Tomar dynasty that ruled over Gwalior from 1375-1516 A.D. Accoring to the inscription, he was the king Virasimhadeva, the son of Deva Varman who was well versed in Vedas, Jyotisa and Ayurveda. He was said to have written the book Virasimhavalokan.
Jain Origins :
The place according to Jain tradition is called 'Kanakawada' which had its origin to the Jaina yakshi Kanaka Durga (Ambika), the yakshi of Neminatha. Outside the village, a dilapidated Jain temple is seen. It is under the protection of the Archaelogical survey of India. (plate 45).
The name Kutwar is shown as the birth place of Kunti, the mother of Karna and the aunt of Pandavas, of the epic of Mahabharata. The place was ruled by Suraj Sen, the uncle of Kunti and the daughter of Kunti Bhoj.
Archaeological Evidence:
Exploration in and around the village, has yielded several ceramic traditions black and red, red ware, grey wares, and other early Historical wares, indicating some reality in the local tradintion.
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