One of the largest states in India, Madhya Pradesh consists, from north to south, of upland zones separated by plains. Adequate rainfall and plentiful good soil permit a prosperous, predominantly agricultural economy. Grains, especially wheat, are the main crops of the north. The abundant cotton of the southwest (especially Berar) makes this state second only to Gujarat in cotton production. Spinning and weaving are the chief industries; there is a huge steel mill at Bhilainagar and chemical and electrical industries at Bhopal. The state is rich in minerals; manganese, bauxite, iron ore, and coal are exploited.
The majority of the inhabitants are Hindi-speaking Hindus, but Urdu and other languages are also spoken. A large aboriginal population (c.5 million), principally Gonds, inhabits the forested regions. There are four major universities and numerous colleges in the state. Madhya Pradesh is governed by a chief minister and cabinet responsible to a bicameral legislature with one elected house and by a governor appointed by the president of India.

For years Buddhist and Hindu dynasties ruled Madhya Pradesh. Ashoka, the emperor of the Mauryan Empire, ruled Madhya Pradesh, then known as Malwa. He built many of the Buddhist monuments at Sanchi. The area was then ruled by the Sungas, and then the Guptas. The Parmaras ruled what is now southwest Madhya Pradesh about 1,000 years ago. Bhopal was named after one of their rulers, Raja Bhoj. The Chandela dynasty, who ruled the northern part of Madhya Pradesh, built the impressive temples in Khajuraho between 950 and 1050.Beginning in the 12th century, Muslim invaders began to come to Madhya Pradesh. Eventually, the Mughals gained control of a good part of the state. Later, the Marathas, starting in the 18th century, took control from the Mughal emperors. The British eventually took control of a good part of the state and ruled either directly or through different maharajas until Independence.

Shopping for handicrafts in Madhya Pradesh is a classic experience. Almost everywhere in the State there is a dual choice-between old bazaars where shops ‘specialise’ in offering certain items, and modern streamlined shopping centres which tend to stock a ‘cosmopolitan’ range of goods.The older shopping centres in Madhya Pradesh have retained the lingering ambience of a bygone age. There is a hustle and bustle in the teeming bazaars and narrow by lanes but once inside a shop, the trader or shopkeeper displays an abundance of courtesy without a mite of impatience as one goes through the wares haggling and bargaining. The famous cities Madya Pradesh of Bhopal,Indore,Ujjain,Gwalior.

Madhya Pradesh Fair & Festivals:

Fairs and festivals are often linked with agriculture in India. Since they may coincide with the planting and harvesting of crops, festivals provide an excellent opportunity to blend the social with the religious.National Ramayana Fair,Diwali Festival,Navaratri Festival,Dussehra Festival,Ramanavami.

How to Reach Madhya Pradesh:

By Air:
Bhopal, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Indore, and Jabalpur are the major airports in Madhya Pradesh, connecting it with other parts of India. Most of the public as well as private air carriers fly on regular basis to these cities..

By Rail:
Bhopal is the major railway station of Madhya Pradesh. It lies on the main railway line to southern India. It has a well-connected railway network that makes it possible to connect the entire state with the other important places of the country.

By Road:
Madhya Pradesh has a very well connected network of roads both national and state highways that connects the major places of interest within and outside the state. Taking the capital city Bhopal as its center, Gwalior (422 km), Indore (187 km), Sanchi (45 km), Agra (541 km), Jaipur (572 km), Khajuraho (387 km), Mandu (290 km) and Nagpur (345 km) are easily accessible. tourist places in india can arrange for all local transport during your visit of Madhya Pradesh.  

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Madhya Pradesh Art & Crafts:

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 craftsmanship and evoke an urgent desire to learn more about the land and its colourful people.A deftly woven silk or a cotton blended saree. Block printed fabrics, stuffed leather toys or floor coverings. Folk paintings, bamboo, cane or jute. Woodcraft, stonecraft, ironcraft. Metalcraft, terra-cotta, papier mache. Zari work (gold thread embroidery), ornaments, dolls... each hand-crafted product of Madhya Pradesh is charming enough to sweep you off your feet.All varieties of handicrafts in Madhya Pradesh are available under the brand Mriganayanee Collections in the Mriganayanee Emporiums of Madhya Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation located at Bhopal, Indore, Pachmarhi, Sanchi, Jabalpur and Khajuraho. Mriganayanee Emporiums in Noida (New Delhi), Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Panaji, Chennai, Bangalore, Calcutta and Kozhikode also stock these beautiful handicrafts.