History : Capital of Gond Kings
during 12th century
Attractions : Madan Mahal Fort, Rani
Durgavati Memorial and Museum |
Tourism in
Jabalpur
Pleasure resort and capital of the Gond
kings during the 12th century, Jabalpur was
later the seat of the Kalchuri dynasty. The
Marathas held sway over Jabalpur until 1817,
when the British wrested it from them and
left their impression on the spacious
cantonment with its colonial residences and
barracks. Today Jabalpur is an important
administrative centre, abustle with
commercial activity.
What to see
Madan Mahal Fort
Built by the Gond ruler, Raja Madan Shah, in
1116 atop a rocky hill, the fort dominates
the skyline and provides a panoramic view of
the town and the country-side around it.
Sangram Sagar and Bajnamath
These medieval constructions were built by
the famous Good king, Sangram Shah, between
1480-1540.
Rani Durgavati Memorial and Museum
Dedicated to the memory of the great Queen
Durgawati is her memorial and a museum which
houses a fine collection of sculptures, and
inscriptions and prehistoric relics.
Tilwara Ghat, from where mahatma Gandhi's
ashes were immersed in the Narmada, and
venue of the open session of the Tripuri
Congress in 1939; the 12th century Mala Devi
Mandir; Pisan Hari Jain Temples, and
Roopnath are some of the other places in and
around Jabalpur which merit a visit.
En route Kanha and Bandhavgarh
Jabalpur is the most convenient base for
visits to the famous Kanha (165 km) and
Bandhavgarh (164 km) National Parks.
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