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MADHYA PRADESH- The Heart of India

The history of Madhya Pradesh can be divided into three periods - the ancient period, the medieval period and modern period. During the ancient period, the region was dominated by the Nanda Empire, the Maurya Empire, and the Gupta Empire. The medieval period saw the rise of Rajput clans including the Paramara and Chandela clans, the latter is known for constructing the temples of Khajuraho. By the 14th century, the Malwa Sultanate ruled the region. The modern period in Madhya Pradesh saw the rise of the Mughal Empire, Maratha Empire, and British Empire. The princely states of Gwalior, Indore, and Bhopal, became a part of modern Madhya Pradesh. India gained independence in 1947 from the British, and British influences ceased then. The state of Madhya Pradesh was formed in 1956, and Chhattisgarh was carved out from the state in 2000.

* TOURIST PLACES-

WATERFALLS

Raneh Falls(Khajuraho)

Bahuti Falls(Rewa)

Tincha Falls(Indore)

Patalpani Waterfall(Indore)

Dhuandhar Falls(Jabalpur)

MUSEUMS

Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum(Chhatarpur)

Rani Durgavati Museum(Jabalpur)

Birla Museum(Bhopal)

Tribal Museum Bhopal(Bhopal)

HILL STATIONS

Pachmarhi(Hoshangabad)

Mandu Hill(Malwa)

Shivpuri Hill(Shivpuri)

GARDENS

Meghdoot Garden(Indore)

Botanical Garden(Avadharanahalli)

AMUSEMENT PARK-

Indore Crescent Water Park(Indore)

CAVES

Bhimbetka Caves(Raisen)

Bagh Caves(Dhar)

WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Kheoni Sanctuary(Dewas,Sehore)

Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary(located in the centre of the state)

RELIGIOUS PLACES

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga(Ujjain)

Omkareshwar(Khandwa)

Khajuraho Temple(Chhatarpur)

Chaturbhuj Temple(Orchha)

Amarkantak(Anuppur)

NATIONAL PARKS

Kanha National Park(Mandla and Balaghat)

Bandhavgarh National Park(Umaria district)

Satpura National Park(Narmadapuram)

Panna National Park(Panna and Chhatarpur)

VALLEYS

Chambal Valley(Chambal)

Narmada Valley

Patalkot Valley(Chhindwara)

Sillewani Valley(Sillewani)

FORTS

Gwalior Fort(Gwalior)

Orchha Fort(Orchha)

Narwar Fort(Shivpuri)

Bandhavgarh Fort(Umaria)

* LANGUAGES SPOKEN-

1) Hindi.

2) Bundeli.

3) Bagheli.

4) Nimari.

5) Sindhi.

*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE-

Dhoti and Safa

1) It is the famous traditional dress for men in Madhya Pradesh.Dhoti is comfortable and best for summer months. Safa, a kind of turban is another common element of the traditional dress of men here. Safa is considered as a symbol of pride and honor for men.

Men

Lehenga and Choli

2) It is the most famous traditional dress among women in Madhya Pradesh. Odhni is a kind of scarf that covers the head and shoulders and is an essential element of traditional dress.

Women

* CUISINE-

Poha

Palak Poori

Bhutte ki Kees

Shikanji

* FAMOUS FESTIVAL-

Khajuraho Festival

One week long, Khajuraho dance festival is the manifestation of the true India's dance forms. All the performances take places in an open air stage, right opposite to Chitragupta and Vishwanatha Temple.Here one can see the magnificent display of many art forms like Kathak, Bharathanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri and Kathakali. The temple shines like a star during the festival, especially its sinuous curves.

Khajuraho Festival

* TRADITIONAL SPORT-

Mallakhamb

Mallakhamb involves gymnast performing aerial yoga or gymnastic postures and wrestling grips in concert with a vertical stationary or hanging wooden pole, cane, or rope.

Mallakhamb

* FOLK DANCE-

Mataki

Matki Dance is mostly performed in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a solo dance performed by ladies on special occasions like weddings, birthdays, or any other special occasion.

Mataki

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