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HISTORY OF MADHYA PRADESH
Earliest records reveal that Emperor Ashoka controlled the
Mauryan Empire in Malwa. Following the Mauryan rule, Madhya
Pradesh came under the power of Sungas, Guptas and the Huns
respectively. Then came the turn of Parmaras- Raja Bhoj, to
be specific- from whom the current capital city of Madhya
Pradesh, Bhopal, derives its name. The glorious rule of Chandelas
remained between 12th and 16th centuries after which the region
became the focal point between Muslim and Hindu rulers. The
triumph of the Marathas was shortlived before the British
annexed the region. It was only in 1956 that the region was
consolidated as a state under independent India.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF MADHYA PRADESH
Madhya Pradesh is a fascinating region and has options galore
for tourists should they choose to explore this region. Some
of the major tourist attractions of the state are Gwalior,
Mandu, Datia, Chanderi, Jabalpur, Orchha, Raisen, Sanchi,
Vidisha, Udaygiri, Bhimbetika, Indore and Bhopal.
Architectural wonders include the Khajuraho Temples that were
built by Chandela rulers and are famous for their erotic rock
carvings, the temples at Orchha, the Marble Rocks, the Gwalior
Fort and the Sanchi Stupa among others.
Adventure lovers can spend time within the precincts of Kanha
National Park and Bandhavgarh National Park enjoying jeep
and elephant safaris while admiring the diverse flora and
fauna of Madhya Pradesh.
Tourists can also visit the various the various pilgrimage
destination during their Madhya Pradesh tour such as Maheshwar,
Omkareshwar, Ujjain, Chitrakoot and Amarkantak.
Join the joyous celebrations and make merry along with the
locals when you participate in the popular festivals of Madhya
Pradesh such as Bhagoria, the spring festival, Khajuraho Dance
and Music Festival and the Shivratri apart from the customary
Hindu festivals. You can also enjoy a hill station holiday
in Pachmarhi.
HOW TO REACH MADHYA PRADESH
Air
Bhopal, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Indore, and Jabalpur all have
airports that receive regular flights from other destinations
in India.
Rail
The capital city of Bhopal lies on the major railway line
to south India and hence functions as the major railway station
of Madhya Pradesh. The rest of the state also has a good network
of rail tracks.
Road
Madhya Pradesh has a very good network of national and state
highways that connect the region with other neighboring tourist
destinations
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