Medieval history of Madhya pradesh- Kalachuri dynasty

Medieval history of Madhya pradesh After the fall of the Gupta empire, parts of northern Madhya Pradesh went under the suzerainty of Harsavardhana of Kanauj. He once visited the thick Vindhya forests while making a search for his sister Rajyasri. Banabhatta, the celebrated court-poet of Harsa, has left a vivid description of the Vindhya forest. … Read more Medieval history of Madhya pradesh- Kalachuri dynasty

Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh

Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh In the heartland of India lies the State of Madhya Pradesh. Filled with lush forests, magnificent monuments, exuberant festivity and blissful solitude. In this land of wonderful and contrasting variety, handicrafts lend a touch of mystique – a charm unique to Madhya Pradesh. They radiate an aura, exhibit hereditary skills, whisper painstaking … Read more Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh

Languages and Literature of Madhya Pradesh

Languages and Literature of Madhya  Pradesh Languages of MP Hindi is the State language of Madhya Pradesh. State of Madhya Pradesh was home of a number of population related to prominent Maratha states. Thus, Marathi and Urdu are spoken by a substantial number of populations in this centre state of India. Local Madhya Pradesh languageincludes Marathi … Read more Languages and Literature of Madhya Pradesh

Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty- Medieval history of Madhya pradesh

Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, either of two dynasties of medieval Hindu India. The line of Harichandra ruled in Mandor, Marwar (Jodhpur, Rajasthan), during the 6th to 9th centuries CE, generally with feudatory status. The line of Nagabhata ruled first at Ujjain and later at Kannauj during the 8th to 11th centuries. Other Gurjara lines existed, … Read more Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty- Medieval history of Madhya pradesh

Folksongs of Madhya Pradesh

Folksongs of Madhya Pradesh The history of a country is told in its popular songs. Madhya Pradesh offers a real feast to the aficionados of traditional music. Folk songs narrate stories of sacrifice, duty, love and chivalry using characteristic style of singing. The folklore of DholaMaru, originally from Rajasthan, is popular in Malwa, Nimar and … Read more Folksongs of Madhya Pradesh

British Rule in Madhya Pradesh

British Rule in Madhya Pradesh The British expanded their dominion from their strongholds in Bengal, Bombay and Madras, they defeated the Marathas between 1775 and 1818 and entered into treaty relationships with their states and established paramountcy over them. Most of Madhya Pradesh, including the large states of Indore, Bhopal, Nagpur, Rewa and a number … Read more British Rule in Madhya Pradesh

Paintings of Madhya Pradesh

Paintings of Madhya Pradesh Folk Painting: Source, Classification and Meaning SourceAll folk paintings belong to the realm of the ‘sacred’ and qualify as ‘auspicious art’. The driving force of these paintings and drawings is to bring auspiciousness into the house and the life of the family and community. Vernacular terms used are mangalkamna (wishing auspiciousness) and … Read more Paintings of Madhya Pradesh

HIstoy of Madhya pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory

HIstoy of Madhya pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory  Madhya Pradesh history states the past of the state, when it was ruled by the renowned dynasties. It even portrays the journey of the state from the past to the present. The state is said to be the habitat of some of the famous dynasties. The history of … Read more HIstoy of Madhya pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory

Parmars of malwa- Medieval history of Madhya pradesh

  Parmars of malwa The Paramara dynasty  was an Indian dynasty that ruled Malwa and surrounding areas in west-central India between 9th and 14th centuries. The medieval bardic literature classifies them among the Agnivanshi Rajput dynasties. The dynasty was established in either 9th or 10th century. The earliest extant Paramara inscriptions, issued by the 10th … Read more Parmars of malwa- Medieval history of Madhya pradesh

Archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh notified by ASI

 List of Monuments – Madhya Pradesh notified by ASI  Sl. No.  Name of Monumets / Sites  Location  District 1 Temples Baihar Balaghat 2 Fort Garhi Balaghat 3 Old Fort Lanji Balaghat 4 An old temple within the limits of Piparwara forest Village Raigarh Balaghat 5 Temple of Koteswara Mahadeva & Hanuman Kashitola Balaghat 6 53 images … Read more Archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh notified by ASI