Second largest
area, 7th in population, the name Madhya Pradesh itself is a pointer
to its geographical location in the map of India. Madhya Pradesh is located in
the plains of two rivers Narmada (to the south) and Tapti and other than the
plains of Chhattisgarh (to the east), it is situated at a height of 1500 ft on
the plateau of Bindhya and Satpura mountains. The state of MP can be divided
into 2 natural regions- the Malwa Plateau and the Hill Ranges. Madhya Pradesh
is surrounded by 8 states; to the north UP and Rajasthan; Maharashtra to the
south, along with Andhra and Chattisgarh; Jharkhand and Bihar in the east; Gujarat
in the West in the west with part of Rajasthan. In the pre- Christ era, Madhya
Pradesh was the corridor between the north and the south. Bhopal is the capital
of Madhya Pradesh and the literacy % of MP is 64%. Temples of Khajurao are the
instance of their creation; sandstone sculptures of Khajuraho (immortal
romantic poetry on stones) are universally acclaimed. The state is a heaven for the forest and wild
life lovers.
Tourist spot in Madhya Pradesh in a
glance- Madhya Pradesh has a lot to offer to the tourists.
To the north of MP, there is the galaxy of temples founded by Chandela Kings in
Khajuraho, Gwalior Fort- the pride of Hindustan, the legendary ballad of
Orchha, the glasshouse temple of industrial city Indore, Mandu of
Pathan-sculptures palaces- a city of phantoms, the 2nd Ajanta of
India- the mural paintings of Tiger cave, Ujjain, once known as the heaven on
earth and the cradle of city based civilization in the golden era of the Gupta
Kings. Among this the best is the Capital Bhopal, Sanchi- one of the best of
Buddhist circuit, National Park or Panchmarhi hill, the marble rocks of
Jabalpur-Kanha one of the best National Parks, the land of sacred temples or
the seat of God. At the foot of Bindhya there are more than seven hundred caves
decorated with painting- Bhimbetka.
Brief history of
Madhya Pradesh-
The
historical scenario underwent repeated changes. MP fell to invasion again and
again. There were wars between Hindu Kings and Muslims control in the 11th
century. In the 13th century Khiljis captured Malwa. The Guptas came here in the 4rt century AD.
India was ushered into the golden era of its history through Madhya Pradesh
during the rule of Gupta dynasty.
Earlier the Sungas drove the Mauryas out of MP. Even in the 1st
half of the 7th century emperor Harshabardhan ruled this part of
India. In the 9th century, the Chandela dynasty ruled MP
gloriously.
Demographic-
MP is
primarily inhabited by the migrant Aryans and aboriginal tribes. Their heritage
is ancient and full of diversity. Still today, 40% the Indian tribal live in
MP. Their native tongues differ. It is mainly a Hindu state (93%) but people of
377 languages live here. They all know Hindi more or less.
Climate-
October –
March experience a pleasant climate. The tourists must avoid visiting the place
during the extreme hot that is from the month of April- June and the rainy
season from the end of June to September. Excess rainfall occurs from June to
September western part of MP receives very low rainfall and Northern part
receives medium rainfall. In summer percentage of humidity is less but the heat
is scorching.
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