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MONUMENTSFamous Monuments : Sanchi
Stupa, Bhimbetka Caves Famous Architectural Temples : Khajuraho Temples Famous Fort : Gwalior Fort Other Attractions : Shrines, Palaces, Mosques |
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| Monumental Heritage : | Sanchi Stupa, Temples in Khajuraho, Rock Shelters in Bhimbetka, Gwalior Fort, Devi Jagadambi Temple, Jain Temples at Badoh-Pathari, Orrcha Temples. |
| Unknown Fact : | Mumtaz Mahal – Reason Behind Taj Mahal, was Originally Buried at Jama Masjid in Burhanpur District of Madhya Pradesh. |
| Renowned Temples : | Shiva, Karan Temple – Amarkantak, Devi Jagadambi Temple, Matangeswara Temple – Khajuraho, Mahakaleshwar Temple – Ujjain. |
| Don’t Miss : | Kanch Mandir – Indore, Constructed Entirely From Glass Cuttings. |
| Famous Shrines : | Tomb of Nadir Shah – Burhanpur, Tomb of Tansen – Gwalior. |
| Famous Palaces : | Ashrafi Mahal, Chishti Khan Mahal, Hathi Mahal – Mandu, Rajwada Palace – Indore, Raja Man Singh Palace – Gwalior. |
| Renowned Mosques : | Chor Kot and Malik Mughith's Mosque – Mandu, Taj-ul-Masjid and Moti Masjid – Bhopal, Jama Masjid – Burhanpur. |
| Must See : | The Fresco Paintings in the Bagh Caves at Gahira in Rewa. |
| Famous Forts : | Gwalior Fort – Gwalior, Narsinghgarh Fort – Ramgarh, Ancient Fort – Mandu. |
| Renowned Rock Shelters : | Bhimbetka Caves, Pandava Cave in Panchmarhi, Old Mughal Fort in Joga, Harda, Buddhist Caves in Dhamnar, Mandsaur. |
The monumental heritage of Madhya Pradesh is perhaps the main attraction that glues the tourist to to this state and experience the times of yore. Due to its geographical expansion, the architecture of the state too has witness the development that spreads over decades rather millenniums. Come to experience the innumerable monuments that have made it to the list of world heritage sites. There are carved temples, Buddhist stupas, atop the hillocks stands the bolshevik forts and palaces. They enunciate the brave and musical stories of the kings and soldiers, poets and jesters, saints ans philosophers. There one can find the coevality of all the religions that prevails in the country. The cities of Madhya Pradesh are acclaimed for their architecture and scenic beauty. The pre historic rock shelters and the presence of beautiful temples, mosques, churches, tanks and reservoirs are all an example of the care that the kings took care while getting these monuments built.
The architecture of Madhya Pradesh consists of the
temples, forts and caves built by the rulers who ruled over there. These
possessions are indeed a matter of pride for the people who reside here.
Renowned an included in the world heritage sites, these monumental
heritage are a major tourist attractions. The architectural pattern of the
temples in the state are the reflection of the Indo Aryan Nagara style.
Mostly covered by the erotic sculptures, these temples are the magical
remains of the affluent history. The caves and other temples are the
perfect example of the Gupta style of art and architecture. Most of the
temples are built in the spiral superstructures and dedicated to Hindu
deities and Jain Pantheons. The Sanchi Stupa with its hemispherical domes
are the example of Buddhist architecture. History is cemented in the walls
of these monuments and are the motivation for the tourists who come here
to explore the monumental heritage that is rare in every sense.
These monuments are the immortal beings that will forever remind the
world of the prosperous and opulent stories of the past. The rudiments of
these historical monuments invite tourists to come and feel the
sempiternal experience where time seems to have pacified.
These monuments are today under the surveillance of the
Archaeological survey of India under the governance of the the directorate
of Archeology. Visitors comments on improvising these sites further are
welcomed by the state officials.
These monuments are the immortal beings that will forever remind the
world of the prosperous and opulent stories of the past. The rudiments of
these historical monuments invite tourists to come and feel the
sempiternal experience where time seems to have pacified.
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a unique cultural heritage in the poetry carved in the temples of
Madhya Pradesh together with the fragrance of Mughal architecture in
Delhi and Agra. 
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a memorable journey to the Monument of Love through the sun-kissed
sands and beautiful architectural heritages of Rajasthan. 
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your life with the colours of North India before unleashing yourself
at the Eastern Ghats of Konark Sun Temple.