f& testbook.com Eat Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh Overview Madhya Pradesh is a part of the ancient Gondwana land. It is one of the oldest parts of the Earth. Madhya Pradesh was the habitat of primitive men dating back to the stone age. Many Places in Madhya Pradesh have evidence of ancient Chalcolithic civilization, megalith, etc. Many regions of Madhya Pradesh were part of great empires like the Mauryans, Guptas, Mughals, British empire, etc Historical places of Madhya Pradesh are an important part of the MPPSC syllabus under the heading Tourism sites in ‘Madhya Pradesh. ‘The MPPSC aspirants can also take the help of Testbook’s MPPSC online course to boost their MPPSC Exam preparation. In this topic, we will cover the places associated with the Stone age, Chaleolithic period, Iron age, Ancient, Medieval, and Modern history, and their importance. 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Period- Paleolithic period to mesolithic period Evidence. cave rock painting, blades, small toolsBhibetka Cave Painting Hathnora Location- Hoshangabad district (Narmada Valley). A skull of early humans has been excavated in 1982, itis called the Narmada Manav. tis the first evidence of human existence in India that dates back to 2.5-5 million years ago. Other Important Pre-historic Site Districts Pre-historic Site Indore Azad Nagar Mandsaour Modi, Avara, Manoti, Indragarh, Ujjain Dangwada, Raisen Pipliya Lorkha, Khandwa Atukdas, Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh from the Chalcolithic Period It is period of 2000-900 B.C. The major characteristic of this era is the use of copper metal for making tools and other products. There are many chalcolithic sites that exist in Madhya Pradesh, some of them are mentioned below. Kayatha Location. Ujjain District ‘There was a civilization established on the banks of the Choti Sindh River. ‘This civilization was contemporaneous with the Indus Valley civilization but develops independently from tt. Evidence- axe, cleaver, toys made of copper, terracotta materials, etc.Eran Location: Sagar district. ‘The place is famous for the 1st evidence of the Sati sacrifice. Evidence. Copper axe, black-red wares, terracotta toys, etc. Navadatoli Location- Khargone district, on the coast of Narmada river Evidence- Copper and stone tools, Chulha (Clay Stove), wooden cart, black-red wares, etc, Nagda Location- Ujjain district, on the banks of the Chambal river. Evidence- microlith, gray potteries Other Chalcolithics Sites District site Dhar Kheda, Kavathi, Katnera, Ekalvara Khargone Brahamangaon, Peetnagar Khandwa Navalkhera Barwani Chota Barda Harda Khedinama Bhopal Gangakhedi Ujjain Rhunija, Dangwala Indore ‘Musakhedi Megalith Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh Megaliths are the big size tombs of stones. Madhya Pradesh has two megalith sites- Rewa and Seoni districts Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh from the Mahajanpada Age ‘Two out of 16 Mahajanpadas belonged to Madhya Pradesh,Avanti Mahajanapada Itis situated in the Ujjain district. ‘The Avanti Mahajanpad had two capitals- Ujjain! and Mahismati Chedi Mahajanpad Location- It was located on the eastern side of the Bundelkhand region. Its capital was Shaktiwati. According to the Mahabharata epic, Shishupal who was beheaded by Lord Krishna was associated with this place. Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh from the Mauryan Period ‘Madhya Pradesh was under the Mauryan empire during this period. Important places associated with the Mauryan rule are mentioned below, Ujjain Ashok was the Governor of Ujjain before becoming the emperor. Small ship was constructed in Ujjaini. Vidisha Ashok’s wife Mahadevi belonged to the Vidisha. Stupas of Mauryan era Famous Stupas District Sanchi Stupas Raisen Tunain stupa Guna Vaishya Tekri jain sunari Raisen, (Near Sanchi) Satdhara Rasien (Near Sanchi) Bhojpur Bhopal Ashoka’s Edict ‘There are four Ashoka edicts located in Madhya Pradesh.Edict Location About Roopnath Katni *(some books write Jabalpur) It isa minor rock edict. Pangurariya Sehore This also has Ashoka’s name, Gufjara Datiya The Ashok’s name appeared on this minor rock edict. saru-Maru There are many caves. The inscription suggests that Ashok stayed in this place Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh from the Post-Mauryan Era ‘Multiple dynasties ruled different parts of Madhya Pradesh. Major places associated with this phase are mentioned below. Dynasty Information ‘sunga Dynasty Vidisha Its ancient name is Besnagar. Garuda Piilar/ Heliodoroud Pillar) Khamba Baba- Agnimitra was governor of Vidisha. sanehi Built surrounding path and toran, and Vedika (Boundary walls) around Sanchi stupas. Bharhut (Satna) Constriction of the stupa which was excavated by Alexander Cunningham. Satvahan ‘Sanchi- an Inscription suggests Satvahan's control over Malwa. Evidence of the rule of Gautamiputa Satkarni was found in Maheshwar, Akra (Vidisha), and Avanti. Indo-Greek Balaghat- Coins of Menander (Milind) were found.Sakas Ujain- Satrap of Ujjain is known as Kardhamak. Shivpuri- Coins were found were belong to king Chastak. Kushan Shahdol- Kanishka’s coins were excavated. Sanchi- Inscription of Vashishka (Son of Kanishka) was found. Nag Dynasty Vidisha- Coins were found Bodhi Dynasty ‘Tropuri (Ancient Jabalpur) Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh from the Gupta Era Important places associated with the Gupta Empire are mentioned below. Place Information Ujaini Chandragupta II made it his capital Eran (Sagar) During Samudragupta’s rule, as per an inscription this place was known as Swabhog Nagar. ,__ Istevidence of Sati Practice is found here. Vidisha . Coins of the ruler name Kaanch were found here. | Udaygiri Cave inscription mentioned the Chandragupta Il campaign in the Vidisha region. Indore Inscription of Skandagupta recovered from here tells about the grant given by Skandgupta to the guild of oil manufacturers (Teli Shreni) Mandsaur ‘Mandsaur inscription mentions the Kumargupta, Itwas written by Vatsabhatt, Itmentioned the financial help to the guild of Silk Weavers for the construction of a Sun temple in ‘Mandsaur. Varaha Panel at UdaygiriHistorical Places in Madhya Pradesh related to the Huns, Aulikar, Parivrajak Rulers Important places of Madhya Pradesh related to Huns are mentioned below. Places Information ‘Sagar ‘Varah Idol Inscription shows the presence of Huns Coin with the title Maharajadhiray, Gwalior Gwalior Inscription mentioned the victory of Yashovarman over Mihirkul. Panna Itwas ruled by the Parivrajak dynasty. Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh from the Early Medieval Period ‘The Early medieval period is marked by the rule of the Vardhan dynasty, and the tripartite war between the Gurjara- Pratihar, Rastrakutas, and Palas dynasties. Places Information On the banks of Narmada Harshavardhan was defeated by Pulkeshin 1! mentioned in the Aihole inscription, Betul Itwas under the Rastrakutas’ rule. Ujjain Gurjar-Pratihara dynasty was established in Ujjain, Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh associated with Chandela Rulers Rulers Associated PlacesKhajuraho Capital of Chandela Rulers. Famous for the temples of the Hindu and Jain’sm faith, Kandariya Mahadev temple got UNESCO world heritage site status in 1986, Chhatarpur ‘Sun Temple fs built. Dhangdey shifted his capital to Kalinjar from Khajuraho. Qutubuddin Aibak attacked Kalinjar in 1203 and ended Chandela’s rule, Kalinjar Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh associated with Kalchuri Rulers Two branches of the Kalchuri dynasty ruled from different places. Mahismati Branch- Maheshwar (Khargone) ‘Tripuri Branch- Present-day Jabalpur. Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh associated with Parmar Rulers Rulers Associated Places Bhojpal Bhopal was established by Parmar King Bho}. Bhojeshwar Temple- India’s biggest Shiva {dol cyclopian Dam was constructed. Dhar . Bhojshala was built in Dhar was constructed for education, ‘Munja Sagar |.ake- Manda Chittor Tribhuvan Narayan Temple was built by Raja Bhoj. Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh associated with Kacchapghat, Tomar, and Bundela Rulers Rulers Associated Places Kacchapghat Gwalior(10th-11th Century AD) Saas-Bahu (Sahastrabahu) Temple ‘Mahmud Gajnavi attacked Gwalior in 1021 AD. shivpuri ‘One branch of Kachhapgaht ruled here, Its ancient name was Narvar. ‘Tomar (rath Century AD) Gwalior Veer Singh Dev established the Tomar dynasty. Attack of Lodhi sultans. Gwalior fort and Palaces such as Gujari Mahal, ‘Man Mandir Palace, etc. Bundela (a6th- 19th Century AD) Orehha Rudra Pratap Singh established Orehha and made ithis capital. Major Branches of Bundela Bar Chanderi State Panna- established by Chhatrasal Bundela. Datiya Chhatarpur state Jaitpur State Shahgarh State Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh asso ciated with the rule of Delhi Sultanate Rulers Associated Places Slave Dynasty Qutubuddin Aibak attacked Gwalior, Kalinjar. Titutmish attacked Malwa, and Ujjain and looted the Mahakaleshwar temple. Alauddin Knilji Controlled Malwa, Vidisha, Chanderi, Dhar, Ujjain, and Mandu Built fort in Mandsaur. Tughlaq Damoh- Batiagarh Inscription suggests Ghiasuddin‘Tughlaq constructed a palace here. Sagar- Dulnipur inscription mentions Firozshah ‘Tughlaq’s rule in Madhya Pradesh, Malwa Sultane Dilawar Khan established Malwa Sultanate in 1401 AD. ‘Mandu- Hoshang Shah made Mand his capital. Sarangpur- Akbar’s army defeated Baz Bahadur. Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh associated with the Mughal Empire Rulers Associated Places Babur He won the battle of Chanderi (Ashoknagar) in 1528 after defeating Medini Rai. Kalinjar Fort is also captured by him. Humayun ‘Mandu- He visited Mandu on his journey to defeat the Bahadur Shah of Gujrat. Akbar Battles Garh Mandala- Asaf Khan was sent by Akbar to fight Gondwana queen Rani Durgawati Battle of Sarangpur- Akbar sent Adham Khan to defeat Raz Bahadur in 1561. Khandesh- Last victory of Akbar in 1601 after controlling Asirgarh fort, Personality Gwallor- Tansen was born here. Birbal- He was related to Singhraull. Jehangir Orehha- Veer Singh Dev built a palace to welcome Jehangir. Mandu- He visited Mandu in 1617 and spent seven months. Shahjahan BurhanpurMumtaj Deadbody was preserved here for 6 months. Shahi Fort was built here by him. ‘Sur dynasty Raisen- He betrayed Raja Puranmal and defeated him. Kalinjar- He died here during the siege. Historical Places in Madhya Pradesh from Modern History Modern history of Madhya Pradesh is divided into 3 phases ‘Maratha Rule in Madhya Pradesh Revolt of 1857 British Rule and contribution of Madhya Pradesh in Indian Freedom Struggle Maratha Rule in Madhya Pradesh ‘Maratha territory of Madhya Pradesh was under the control of three chief Familles- Holkars, Scindhiya, Pawar. Important places related to these rulers are mentioned below. Rulers Associated Places Holkar |, Indore- it was the capital city of Holkars. Maheshwar- Ahilya Bai Holkar shifted the capital to Maheshwar and built Ahilya Fort here. Puar Dhar is associated with the Puar dynasty. ‘Scindhiya, Ujjain- It was the initial capital till 1810. Mahakaleshwar temple was renovated. Gwalior Lashkar (Gwalior)- In 1810 Daulat Rao Scindhiya Shifted the capital here, Built places such as Moti Mahal, Baja Taal, Victoria Building, shivpurt Chattari of the Scindhiya family (Final resting Place) George Castle Building in Madhav National Park. Revolt of 1857 Revolt centers Leader and Freedom FightersNeemuch, ‘The mutiny of 1857 in Madhya Pradesh begin from here Indore Saadat Khan Amjhera (Dhar) Bakhtawar Singh Jabalpur Shankar Shah Ramgarh (Mandala) Rani Avantibal, Girdhari Bat Jhansi Queen Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Tatya Tope Sagar Sheikh Ramzan Shivpuri ‘Tatya Tope was captured and hanged here. Princely state Baanpur, Shahgarh Rahatgarh (Sagar) Battle of Rahatgarh between freedom fighters and British forces Ambapani (Raisen) Battle of Ambapant- Adil Mohammad Khand and Fazil Mohammad Khan died here. Raghavgarh Raja Thakur Prasad Mandeleshwar Bhima Nayak Mandsaur Feroz Shah or Humayun India Freedom Struggle (1885 onwards) Place ImportanceJabalpur Branch of home rule league opened in 1915. First Janda (Flag) Satyagraha was organized in 1923. Salt Satyagrala was organized here. ‘Tripuri Session of INC was organized here in 1939 in ‘which Subhash Bose was elected as President, Individual Satyagraha was started in Jabalpur. Bhopal In 1922, Foreign felt caps were burned publicly. Bhopal Praja Mandal was established in Bhopal. seoni Freedom struggle in Madhya Pradesh began at Seoni in. 1916, During the Civil Disobedience movement many famous, leaders such as J.L. Nehru, Shubhash Bose, Vinoba Bhawe, Dwarkaprasad Mishra, etc. Durgashankar Mehta led the Salt Satyagraha. ‘Turia Satyagraha (Jungle Satyagraha) took place here. Betul Ghoda Dongri Satyagraha was took place. Khandwa. Punjab Mail Murder case happened in the Khandwa railway station Ratlam ‘Swami Gyananand was the leader in Ratlam, ‘Women's Sewadal was established here in 1931. Vidisha The Quit India Movernent in Bhopal started from Here. Khargone Mandeleshwar Jail Break took place during the Quit India Movement. Chattarpur Charan Paduuka Massacre took place here, Itis also called the Jhaliyawala Massacre of Madhya Pradesh. Alirajpur Bhabhara was the birthplace of Chandrashekhar Azad. Rewa Rice movementSidhi Charuhaiba Rice Levi Case Testbook provides detailed notes for various competitive exams, Testbook provides the best quality assured products like live tests, mocks, Content pages, GK and current affairs videos, and much more. For Studying more topics for MPPSC, download the Testhook App now! More Articles for MPPSC Preparation [alread The Complete Exam Preparation Brey Son