Friday, March 25, 2011

Madhya Pradesh Myths, Legends and History

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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 because of its connection with the north-western main route along which developed historically famous towns of Ahar, Kalibanga and Harrapa. Malwa was also joined with the Arabian Sea coast. Further, Ujjaini, Mahismati and Vidisha had links with Kausambi and Pataliputra through a north-eastern main route.

To the east is Baghelkhand which merges into the trijunction of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Jabalpur and Rewa are the better known centres of population in this region.

Madhya Pradesh

Myths, Legends and History

Madhya Pradesh occupies perhaps the oldest part of the
subcontinent - called the Gondwana - the home of the Gonds.
Close to Bhopal at Bhimbetka are the prehistoric caves that
preserve some fascinating paintings dating back to paleolithic
times. Experts have concluded that these are at least as old as
the specimen at Pyrnees. This was perhaps one of the earliest
dwellings of human beings. In fact, the excavations here have
revealed a cultural sequence right from the late stone age to the
early historical period.

Madhya Pradesh occupies perhaps the oldest part of the subcontinent - called the Gondwana - the home of the Gonds. Close to Bhopal at Bhimbetka are the prehistoric caves that preserve some fascinating paintings dating back to paleolithic times. Experts have concluded that these are at least as old as the specimen at Pyrnees. This was perhaps one of the earliest dwellings of human beings. In fact, the excavations here have revealed a cultural sequence right from the late stone age to the early historical period. Madhya Pradesh is the richest state in the country in respect of painted rock-shelters, the majority of which have been found in the districts of Sehore, Bhopal, Raisen, Hoshangabad and Sagar.
During the ascendency of the Guptas, the whole region came under the domain of the imperial Guptas and subsequently formed a part of of Harshavardhan's empire. With the decline in imperial power, the province was broken up into small principalities contending forever to establish their supremacy over one another.
Chandelas were one such dynasty claiming descent from the moon, who carved out a strong prosperous kingdom for themselves after the decline of the great empire.There was a short spell of inspired construction activity under the Chandela in the 10th to 11th centuries. They are the ones who have left behind the cluster of matchless temples at Khajuraho, now a World Heritage Site.

During the ascendency of the Guptas, the whole region came under the domain of the imperial Guptas and subsequently formed a part of of Harshavardhan's empire. With the decline in imperial power, the province was broken up into small principalities contending forever to establish their supremacy over one another. Chandelas were one such dynasty claiming descent from the moon, who carved out a strong prosperous kingdom for themselves after the decline of the great empire. There was a short spell of inspired construction activity under the Chandela in the 10th to 11th centuries. They are the ones who have left behind the cluster of matchless temples at Khajuraho, now a World Heritage Site.

Chandelas were followed by Pratihara and Gaharwar Rajput dynasties claiming mythical origins relating their scions to the gods or heroes in the epics.

They lived and died by a difficult code of chivalry, wasted away scarce resources in an expensive feudal life style and could not ultimately keep at bay the expanding Muslim Power. Rulers of Malwa fought a running battle with the subedars of Gujarat or the commanders of the Sultan of Delhi throughout the sultanate period.

The grand Moghul Akbar succeeded in subdoing most of them and his sterner grandson Aurangazeb broke through the last pockets of resistance in this region.

Many of the smaller kingdoms trace their origins to the lands granted by the emperor at Delhi to those who had served him well.

Bir Singh Deo of Orchha was for instance installed on his throne by Jehangir who felt obliged to the Bundela chieftain for having removed a painful thorn Abdul Fazal, from his side. Abdul Fazal one of the nine Jewels of Akbar's court was murdered at his behest near Gwalior.

Some other principalities came into being with branching of families, internecine quarrels and the munificence of the Marathas who were indominable with the decline of the Moghuls. Rulers of Ratlam and Sitamau claim close relationship with the ruling house of Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

In course of time, the Marathas were replaced by the British who entered into treaty relationships with these princely states and established paramountey over them. This was the Raj period when the Central Provinces were left for the large part outside developments in British India. The Maharajas were free to indulge in their expensive whims much to the chagrin of their poor populace. This is the world evoked by Kipling in his Jungle Book and chronicled by F.M. Forster in the Hill of Devi. Jhabua, Nagod, Alirajpur, Sarguja Dewas Senior and Junior were quaint names of exotic places where eccentric Englishmen could strive to carve out a career or amass a fortune or simply drop de.

These were the destinations where the Prince of Wales or the Viceroy could be taken out for the treat of his life a tiger shoot, or to savour the extravagant life style of the Maharajas. Most of these blue-blooded gentry were content to be renowned for their prowess with a heavy gun or patronage of arts and crafts.

The stirrings of the national movement were slow in this region as most of the area was not directly ruled by the British. Undaunted freedom fighters carried Mahatma Gandhi's message to the masses and exhorted them to take up the battle against colonialism.

Independence of India in 1947 was followed by the merger of hundreds of princely states into the union and the Indian Republic was born on 26th January 1950. Soon afterwards the boundaries were rationalized with re - organization of the States with Madhya Pradesh becoming the largest one, covering a total area of 4,43,406 sq. kms. until 1st November 2000 when the new State of Chhattisgarh with a total area of 71,35,224 sq. km. was carved out of it.

Destination Madhya Pradesh

  Amarkantak

  Bandhavgarh

  Bhedaghat

  Bhimbetka

  Bhojpur

  Bhopal

  Chanderi

  Chitrakoot

  Gwalior

  Indore

  Jabalpur

  Kanha

  Khajuraho

  Maheshwar

  Mandu

  Omkareshwar

  Orchha

  Pachmarhi

  Panna

  Pench

  Sanchi

  Shivpuri

  Ujjain


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» Don't depend solely on the hotel's alarm service. Carry your own little alarm clock to catch an early morning flight or that pre-dawn sightseeing trip.


Contact  :

Ms Sonia Malhotra,  Satguru Tours,  E-32, 1st Floor, Patparganj,  Mayur Vihar Ph-1, Delhi-110091 
T:-  +91-11-43038646  M:- +91-9818316876/9718570707   

Mr Rajesh Tiwari Shripad,  India Tours & Travels, B-110, Dindayal Complex,Near Ved Nagar, Nanakheda, Ujjain, India,
T : 456010, 9406841345, 9893264726, 07344041397, 

Mr Ronak Agrawal AsiaGuide Tours & Travels,  B-19, Upper Ground Floor, Stadium Complex, Jalgaon 425001 MS India, Tel: 91 257-2239636 Mobile :- 91- 9960222656

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» Keep track of the weather at your destination and be prepared, especially if you are going to a hurricane prone area.
» When making flight reservation, remember to request for special meals if you have any food restrictions.
» To prevent the swelling of feet as is wont to happen on long flights, walk in the aisle at intervals and try not to take off your shoes.
» After September 11, airlines follow very strict security procedures. So make sure you reach the airport for check in well before departure time. Its best to check with the airline regarding how much in advance you should be at the airport.
» Don't depend solely on the hotel's alarm service. Carry your own little alarm clock to catch an early morning flight or that pre-dawn sightseeing trip.


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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Madhya Pradesh Tours Tour Madhya Pradesh


Madhya Pradesh has some interesting sites for tourists. The state is crossed by the Vindhya and Satpura mountains and its main river is the Narmada. The northern part is famous for Khajuraho temples, while the eastern region has two of India’s finest game sanctuaries – the Bandavgarh and Kanha. The southwestern part ofMadhya Pradesh offers some elegant monuments – the Buddhist stupa of Sanchi and 15th - 16th century citadels of Mandu are worth visiting.

The state has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces are dotted all over the state. The natural beauty ofMadhya Pradesh is equally varied. There are spectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers and miles and miles of dense forests which offer unique and exciting panorama of wildlife in sylvan surroundings.
These were the destinations where the Prince of Wales or the Viceroy could be taken out for the treat of his life a tiger shoot, or to savour the extravagant life style of the Maharajas. Most of these blue-blooded gentry were content to be renowned for their prowess with a heavy gun or patronage of arts and crafts.

The stirrings of the national movement were slow in this region as most of the area was not directly ruled by the British. Undaunted freedom fighters carried Mahatma Gandhi's message to the masses and exhorted them to take up the battle against colonialism.




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Contact  :

Ms Sonia Malhotra,  Satguru Tours,  E-32, 1st Floor, Patparganj,  Mayur Vihar Ph-1, Delhi-110091 
T:-  +91-11-43038646  M:- +91-9818316876/9718570707   

Mr Rajesh Tiwari Shripad,  India Tours & Travels, B-110, Dindayal Complex,Near Ved Nagar, Nanakheda, Ujjain, India,
T : 456010, 9406841345, 9893264726, 07344041397, 

Mr Ronak Agrawal AsiaGuide Tours & Travels,  B-19, Upper Ground Floor, Stadium Complex, Jalgaon 425001 MS India, Tel: 91 257-2239636 Mobile :- 91- 9960222656

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