Monuments in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is one of the larger states situated in the heart of India. The State has an elaborate association with the glorious history of India, some of the relics of which are scattered throughout the state. The monuments of the Madhya Pradesh include palaces, forts, Buddhist stupas, caves, tombs and reservoirs. These monuments are maintained by various governments as well as non governmental bodies like directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums and Archeological Survey of India.

Khajuraho Temples-these are group of Hindu and Jain temples and are declared as the world heritage site by UNESCO, Sanchi Stupas- one of the famous Buddhist shrines, well-known for its ancient art and architecture, Jal Vilas Palace- a European style Palace turned into a museum, Jahaz Mahal- a palace which appears like a ship floating on water and Hoshang shah’s Tomb- considered to be the India’s first marble monument.