Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh (मध्य प्रदेश) is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh was originally the largest state in India. On November 1, 2000, the state of Chhattisgarh was carved out.

Heritage and Architecture

Several cities in Madhya Pradesh are extraordinary for their architecture and or scenic beauty. Three sites in Madhya Pradesh have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO: the Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986), Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) and the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003). Other architecturally significant or scenic sites include Ajaigarh, Asirgarh,Bawangaja, Bhopal, Chanderi,Dhar,Gwalior,Indore,Maheshwar,Mandleshwar,Mandu,Omkareshwar, Orchha, Pachmarhi, Shivpuri and Ujjain.

Related Topics:
World Heritage Site - UNESCO - Khajuraho Group of Monuments - Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi - Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka - 2003 - Ajaigarh - Asirgarh - Bawangaja - Bhopal - Chanderi - Dhar - Gwalior - Indore - Maheshwar - Mandleshwar - Mandu - Omkareshwar - Orchha - Pachmarhi - Shivpuri - Ujjain

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For travel in Madhya Pradesh see: Madhya Pradesh at Wikitravel

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