Indore city which is 55 kms `from Ujjain was built by Rani Ahilya Bai, the brave Holkar queen. It is the centre of trade and textile industry. Indore is situated on the Malwa plateau, on the banks of two small streams- the Khan and the Saraswati,which unite at the centre of the city where a small 18th century temple of Sangamnath exists. The combined stream flows into the famed chambal river. Indore was originally known as Indrapur or Indreshwar from which the modern name is derived. A temple dedicated to Lord Indreshwar was built in 1741 and still exists today.
History :
The History of Indore is inseparable from the history of Holkar state. From the founder of the house of Holkars was Malhar Rao Holkar, Born in 1693, his soldierly qualities brought him to the forefront under the Peshawa and he was rewarded with the gift of territories comprising the Indore region. Last four Holkar rulers are often called the Makers of Modern Indore. Tukoji Rao II (1844-186) installed the first railway line from Khandwa to Indore at the cost of 1 crore. He also built M.T.H. Hospital, Kila(now a Girls Degree College). Shiv Vilas Palace and began construction of Lal Baug Palace. Shivaji Rao Holkar (1886-1903) was specially known for his love of buildings. Among the many to his credit is the Holkar Science College, now more than 100 years old.
Tukoji Rao III (1903-1926) gave Indore city the High Court, Gandhi Hall, Moti bungalow, Yeshwant Niwas Palace and Yeshwant Rao Holkar (1926-1947) left to Indore the famous six storied M.Y. Hospital. Interestingly, the Holkar queens had direct control of religious, cultural and social affairs. Art & culture flourished under their patronage.
Cities of Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior,
Indore,
Bhopal,
Jhansi, Jabalpur, Raipur, Ujjain, Mandu, Orcha, Sanchi more...
Tourist Attraction of Indore :-
Lal Baug Palace, Bada Ganpati, Town Hall, Indore Museum, Rajwada, Kamla Nehru Park, Nehru Park, Meghdoot upavan.
How to get there :
By Air :
Regular flights connect Gwalior with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore and Bombay.
By Rail:
Gwalior is on the Central Railway's main Delhi-Bombay and Delhi-Madras lines. Among other major trains, the Taj and Shatabdi Expresses connect Gwalior with Delhi and Agra.
By Road :
Gwalior is connected by regular bus services with Agra, Mathura, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chanderi, Indore, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Rewa, Ujjain and Shivpuri..
