State of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh was created in 1950 from the former British Central Provinces and Berar and the princely states of Makrai and Chhattisgarh. The new states of Madhya Bharat and Vindhya Pradesh were formed out of the Central India Agency. In 1956, the states of Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh and Bhopal were merged into Madhya Pradesh, and the Marathi-speaking southern region Vidarbha. Bhopal became the new capital of the state. 


History
The history of Madhya Pardesh goes back to the Mauryan Empire Ashoka, who ruled over in Malwa. The Sungas followed Mauryans and then Gupta. Then Hun swept across the state. Around 1000 years ago the parmars ruled in s-w Pardesh. Bhopal is name given by Raja Bhoj. He also  ruled over Indore  and Mandu from 950to 1050 A.D. The Chandelas constructed the famous temples in Khajuraho. Between the 12th and 16th centuries, the region saw continuing struggle between Hindu and Muslim rulers or invaders. Till the death of Mahadji Scindia in 1794, Marathas ruled supreme in Central India, but after this, independent smaller states came into existence. Many women also ruled this region eg Rani Durgawati Rani Ahilyabai Holkar and Rani Kamla devi.