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Ashok Nagar

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Ashoknagar district was part of Chedi state of Shishupal in Mahabharata period and Chedi district in district period was part of Chanderi state in medieval period. In the sixth century AD, the Chanderi region (area of Ashoknagar district) used to come in Avanti, Darshan and Chedi districts. Which was part of the states of Nand, Maurya, Sunga and Magadha. It is believed that Ashoka, the great emperor, stayed in the area one night while conquering Ujjain, hence the name of this area was Ashoknagar. After the rule of the Naga dynasty Magadha Sunga and Shako, it became part of the Harshavardhana empire after the rule of Guptas and Moukhari. In the 8th - 9th century AD it fell under the Pratihara Rajput dynasty. King Kirtipala, the 7th descendant of the Pratihara dynasty, dated to the 10th-11th century AD established the city of Chanderi and made it the capital of its state. Jejak Bhukati Chandel also briefly ruled here after the Pratihara dynasty ended. The Chanderi kingdom was repe...

Anuppur

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Anuppur district in Madhya Pradesh is located in the north-eastern part, this district came into existence by 15 August 2003 by organization of Shahdol district. The total area of Anuppur district is 3701 sq km, which is 80 km from east to west and 70 km from north to south. The district Anuppur is surrounded by Koriya district now in Chhattisgarh) in the east, Shahdol and Umaria districts in the west, Shahdol district in the north and Dindori (MP), Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) in the south. Anuppur is a predominantly hilly district. It is beautiful belt of mixed forests. The Narmada River originates from Amarkantak situated on the Maikal hills which gives a beautiful view to the district. The river Son and Johila also originate from the Maikal hills. The total geographical area of ??the district is 3701 square kilometers. The boarding districts near the district Anuppur are Bilaspur, Korea (Chhattisgarh), Shahdol, Umaria and Dindori. The standard of living of tribals is ...

Alirajpur

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Alirajpur lies in the western part of MP, known as Malwa region . In this magical land of Madhya Pradesh, with many tourist places, Alirajpur is a important vacation destination for an art travel buff. The district is famous for wood carvings which display exquisite and beautiful craftsmanship. Since there is a significant population of the Bhils tribe in the region, it has also become the hub for Bhils for diverse kinds of trading and businesses. The other appeal to visit the town is the well-known mango yard. Additionally, the “Noor Jahan” an exceptionally uncommon assortment of mango of which few trees are surviving, are found in the region, specially Katthiwara village located approximately at a distance of 60 km from Alirajpur. Alirajpur’s topography is predominantly hilly and depends primarily on agricultural endeavors, especially mangoes. The agricultural trading yard in Alirajpur is the biggest when it comes to mango trading.  Another attraction is Aadharkaa...

Umaria

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Umaria district is located to the North East of Madhya Pradesh. Mathematically the coordinates of the District extend from 23o38′ to 24o20′ North and 80o28′ to 82o12′ East. It has geographical area of 4548 sq.km. The greatest length of the district is about 150 km. from north to south and the greatest width is about 60km from east to west. The population of the district on the basis of 2011 census is 644,758. Out of which about 83% population resides in rural areas. The district has extensive forests. About 42% of the total area is covered by forests only. The District is rich in minerals. The most important mineral found in the district is coal and as a result 8 mines are being operated by South Eastern Coalfield Limited in the district. The famous Bandhavgarh National Park (Tala) and Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station Mangthar (Pali) are located in the district. Umaria was formerly the headquarters of the South Rewa District and thereafter the headquart...

Agar Malwa

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Agar Malwa is the 51st district and a municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh, India. It was formed in the year  2013, excluding a part of Shajapur District. It is situated along Indore—Kota Highway. Some of the Famous Tourist Places are   – Baijnath Mahadev temple, Agar Bagulamukhi Mata temple, Nalkheda Motisagar Pond, Agar Kewada Swami Bhairavnath Temple, Agar Someshwar Mahadev Mandir, Agar Maa Tulja Bhavani Gufa Varda, Agar Balajee Piplya Kheda Manshapoorn Ganpati Chipiya Gaushala, Agar All these tourist places are in the radius of 75. About / History The history of the city dates back to   prehistoric times. Golasham, Madhya Pradesh and North-East tools are available in the Red valley and nearby areas. The significance of this region in the Parmar period has been invincible and graphical, live proof is the eternal statue received from here. In Parmar period, it was of utmost importance in strategic terms. ...

Amarkantak Town in Madhya Pradesh

Amarkantak is a Nagar Panchayat in Anuppur, known as pilgrim City of Madhya Pradesh, India. Amarkantak has unique natural heritage and is the meeting point of the Satpura Ranges and Vindhya Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. At this very point the Narmada River, the Son River and Johila River emerge. Popular 15th-century Indian mystic and poet Kabir is said to have meditated on Kabir Chabutra, also called the platform of Kabir situated in Amarkantak. Places to visit: Narmada Kund: Source of Narmada River & holy place Shri Yantra Mandir: Hindu temple with unique architecture Ancient Temples Of Kalachuri group: Architecture Sonmuda Amarkantak: River Narmada Temple: Temple

Religious Places in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh embraces people practicing different religions. Therefore, Madhya Pradesh is home to many important worship places inside India. These religious places is scattered across the state, and are popular for their mystical overtones and their architectural magnificence. Most splendid temples, mosques and monasteries in India adorn the landscape of Madhya Pradesh and heighten its popularity amongst religious travellers. Every year, many devotees come to worship these religious destinations across the state, for offering their homage to Divinity. These religious places, impart from various dynasties, also unearth the rich historical past of Madhya Pradesh since centuries. They stand as emblem to the period they belong to and solve the architectural modes preferred by different dynasties. Thus, religion and art have blended and contributed to the creation of these architectural wonders of Madhya Pradesh. This blog will help you to explore more on the various importand worship...