The temples of Khajuraho are famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho group of monuments are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Madhya Pradesh is called the "Heart of India" because of its location in the centre of the country. It has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces are dotted all over the State.
The temples of Khajuraho are world-famous for their erotic sculptures, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gwalior is famous for its forts, the Tomb of Rani Lakshmibai, and the Palace of Tansen.
Madhya Pradesh is also known as Tiger State because of the tiger population. Famous national parks like Kanha, Bandhavgadh, Shivpuri, Sanjay, Pench are located in MP. Spectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers and miles and miles of dense forests offering a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife in sylvan surroundings.
Area :
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3,08,000 square kilometers.
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Capital :
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Bhopal
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Population :
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6,03,85,118
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Language :
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Hindi
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People :
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Madhya Pradesh has the largest tribal
population in India. The population of Scheduled Tribes alone accounts for
about 23.27% of the total population of the state .
The main tribes of Madhya Pradesh are :
Gond,Bhil,Kanwar,Baiga,Bharia,Habla or
habli,Kol,Korku,Oraon,Dhanka,Dhangad,Panika,Sahariya,Saur,Sawar or
Sawara,Sonr.
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Economy :
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The main occupation of the people of Madhya
Pradesh is agriculture. The crops cultivated are jowar (sorghum),rice,wheat
and some varieties of coarse millets. Soya bean is also produced on a large
scale. Other commercial crops are cotton,sugarcane and some oil seeds like sesame.
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Mineral Resources :
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Madhya Pradesh is rich in
natural resources like iron ore,manganese ore,coal,limestone and tin.
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Climate :
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The summer season prevails in the period of
March to June and the climate all over the state is hot. From August to
September there exists the rainy season. The winter is quite
pleasant from Nevember to February.
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History :
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Madhya Pradesh was ruled by the
Imperial Guptas in the period 300 - 400 A.D. followed by the Huns. In the 7th
century the Huns were defeated by emperor Harsha. After Harsha,the different
parts of the state were ruled by different dynasties including the Chandellas
who constructed the well-known series of temples at Khajuraho between
the 10th and the 11th centuries.
In the mid-1500's Akbar ruled the Malwa region of the state. The notable
women rulers of Madhya Pradesh were Rani Durgavati,Queen Ahilyabai
Holkar of Indore and the Gond queen,Rani Kamala Devi. The present state of Madhya
Pradesh came into being on 1st November,1956.
Forts in Madhya
Pradesh
Madhya
Pradesh was one of the Central Provinces before its reorganization. In 2000, it
was further partitioned when piece of it was established as Chattisgarh. Before division, it was the largest state in
India.
Madhya
Pradesh includes many popular tourist places. It includes hill
stations, reserve forests and historical places. Forts in Madhya Pradesh are the most popular sightseeing.
Forts in MP provide great insights into its history. Actually, these forts
decorate the land of Madhya Pradesh and are like surprises for whoever
watches their attractiveness and searches their past.
Nowadays
also these forts lure the visitors as these olden forts are so beautiful and
wonderful specimens of the history.
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