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History of Madhya Pradesh
Popularly known as the Heart of India, Madhya Pradesh shares its borders with Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The history of Madhya Pradesh dates back to the Classical Age when Ujjain was the most prominent city of the kingdom of Malwa.
The Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya included the whole of present day Madhya Pradesh. However after the death of Akbar, the Sakas, Kushanas and the smaller local dynasties tried to overtake the kingdom. Eventually the Satavahana and the Vatakas ruled parts of the kingdom. By the end of the 5th century the dynasties collapsed.
The Medieval Age witnessed the rise of the Rajputs, which included the Pramaras of Malwa and the Chandelas of Bundelkhand. Both these dynasties made immense contribution towards the cultural and social development of Madhya Pradesh. Between 950 and 1050, the Chandelas created the exotic temples of Khajuraho.
In the 13th century, the northern parts of Madhya Pradesh were taken over by the Muslim Sultanate, which lasted by the end of the 14th century after which smaller kingdoms emerged.
Mughal rule in Madhya Pradesh began with the reign of King Akbar and steadily continued till the death of Aurangzeb. After his death the Marathas took charge of most of Madhya Pradesh between 1720 and 1760. The Marathas created semi-autonomous states, which were under the Maratha Peshwa.
After the British rule, three Anglo-Marathas wars were fought between 1775 and 1818. In the history of Madhya Pradesh, the significant Third Anglo-Maratha War ended in British supremacy and resulted in Madhya Pradesh being divided into small Princely States.
After Independence the state of Madhya Pradesh was created from the erstwhile British Central Provinces, Berar and the princely states of Makrai and Chhattisgarh.
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