Madhya Pradesh
To the west and south lies Malwa whose historical
roots are traced back to
antiquity to the Malwa homeland mentioned in ancient Buddhist
literature. Ujjain, Indore
and Mandu fall in this region. The present Malwa, particularly
its eastern and
south-eastern parts became culturally and economically more affluent
than the other parts of
Madhya Pradesh
Situated at an altitude of 1065 mt. at the meeting point of the Vindhya
and the Satpura mountain ranges amongst sylvan surroundings, Amarkantak
is a great pilgrim center for the Hindus, and is the source of the
rivers Narmada and Sone. While the Narmada flows Westwards from
Amarkantak, the Sone flows towards the East. Amarkantak is indeed
blessed by Nature. Holy ponds, lofty hills, forested surroundings,
breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls and an ever-pervading air of
serenity make Amarkantak a much sought-after destination for the
religious-minded as well as for the nature-lover.
Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh combines scenic beauty, historicity
and modern urban planning. It is situated on the site of an 11th century
city, Bhojapal, founded by Raja Bhoj. Bhopal today presents a
multi-faceted profile; the old city with its teeming market places and
fine old mosques and palaces still bear the aristocratic imprint of its
former rulers; among them the succession of powerful Begums who ruled
Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Equally impressive is the new city with its
verdant, exquisitely laid out parks and gardens, broad avenues and
streamlined modern edifices.
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