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Indore district is one of the largest soybean producing regions in India, earning Madhya Pradesh the title of 'Soybean State'.
Mandu, located in Dhar district, was the capital of the Malwa Sultanate and is famous for its medieval palaces, mosques, and is poetically referred to as the 'City of Joy'.
Chanderi sarees from Chanderi town in Madhya Pradesh are famous for their fine, transparent, and lightweight fabric, often made with cotton and silk.
Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh since 1956 when the state was reorganized. It is also known as the 'City of Lakes'.
Sanchi, located near Bhopal, is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site featuring the Great Stupa constructed during Ashoka's reign, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Madhya Pradesh is India's largest diamond producer, accounting for over 90% of domestic diamond production, primarily from Panna district.
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, located in Chhatarpur district, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its medieval Hindu and Jain temples with intricate stone carvings.
Madhya Pradesh was created as a separate state on November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
The Narmada River, flowing through Madhya Pradesh for about 1,077 km, is often referred to as the 'Nile of Central India' due to its significance for irrigation and agriculture.
Madhya Pradesh, particularly the Indore region, is historically significant for legal opium cultivation under government control, supplying to pharmaceutical industries.