What's in a name?

Game behind the name: This area off Kamptee Road is called so because of a garden that used to be a cantonment area for Bhosle soldiers. Since Lashkar is the Marathi name for army, the area came to be known as Lashkaribgh.
Historically speaking: Lashkaribagh is one of the oldest areas of the city and has an important place in Nagpur's history. Centuries ago, Lashkaribagh was the cantonment area of Raghuji Bhonsale II.Soldiers and their weapons, horses and elephants stayed here. For the entertainment of soldiers and their physical fitness, the king made a garden here, which was later known as Lashkaribagh. In the garden area, there was a big well which still exists. The well was used to water the garden. After the British rule ended, the garden became a neglected place. Later, people started spoiling the place and with time, encroachments began to come up here. That's how the garden started losing its charm.
The area has undergone a big change and it's difficult to believe that once upon a time, it used to be a cantonment area which was spread over fifty to sixty acres. Today, you can find a wood-cutting mill, quarters of railway employees and two schools.
The area is spread from east to west starting from Kamal Chowk till Motibagh quarters and from bridge No. 10 to the railway line. Many areas have come up within this place. Apart from Lashkaribagh, there is Bhonsalewadi, Ambedkar Colony and New and Old Nakasha.
Residents claim that the area is riddled with civic problems such as choked drains, lack of playground, garden and so on.