History & Heritage
MP GK · इतिहास और विरासत · 18 facts
Sanchi Stupa built during Maurya period under Emperor Ashoka (3rd century BC), UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ashoka the Great spread Buddhism across MP; rock edicts found at Sanchi, Rupnath, and Panguraria
Gupta period (4th-6th century AD): Ujjain was the capital and a major centre of art and astronomy
Paramara dynasty (9th-13th century) ruled Malwa from Dhar; Raja Bhoj (1010-1055 AD) most famous ruler
Raja Bhoj founded Bhopal city and constructed the large Bhopal Lake (Bhojtal); known as great scholar-king
Chandela dynasty (9th-13th century) built Khajuraho temples in Bundelkhand, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gond kingdom of Gondwana: Rani Durgavati (1550-1564) was the most famous Gond ruler who died fighting Akbar's forces
Mandu (Mandavgarh) was the capital of Malwa Sultanate (15th century); famous for Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Mahal
Orchha Fort and cenotaphs built by Bundela Rajputs (16th-17th century) on the banks of Betwa River
Holkar dynasty (Maratha) ruled Indore from 1733; Ahilyabai Holkar (1767-1795) most revered queen
Scindia dynasty (Maratha) ruled Gwalior; Gwalior Fort is one of India's largest and oldest forts
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi (born in Varanasi, ruled Jhansi bordering MP) played key role in 1857 revolt
Madhya Pradesh formed on 1 November 1956 after States Reorganisation Act on linguistic basis
MP is called the 'Heart of India' as it lies at the geographic centre of the country
Bhimbetka rock shelters (UNESCO) near Bhopal contain cave paintings dating back 30,000 years
Tansen, the legendary musician of Akbar's court, was born in Gwalior; Tansen Samaroha held there annually
Ujjain (Avantika) is one of the 7 sacred cities of India and hosts Kumbh Mela every 12 years (Simhastha)
MP has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Sanchi Stupa, Khajuraho Temples, and Bhimbetka Rock Shelters