- Prior to becoming a National park, the forest around Bandhavgarh had long been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve, of the Maharajahs of Rewa.
- Hunting was carried out by the Maharajahs and their guests - otherwise the wildlife was relatively well-protected.
- It was considered a good omen for a Maharajah of Rewa to shoot 109 Tigers.
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- Bandhavgarh have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years.
- Bandhavgarh was the hunting preserve of the Maharajas of Rewa: their old fort still dominates a hill rising out of the forest.
- The last known was captured by Maharajah Martand Singh in 1951.
- This White Tiger, Mohan, is now stuffed and on display in the palace of the Maharajas of Rewa.
Bandhavgarh is the original home of all the white tigers alive, today.