INDORE -
Indore,
a busy industrial and trading centre, is located in the western part of
Madhya Pradesh. Rajwada or old palace, overlooks the main square in the
crowded streets of the Kajuri Bazaar. The chattris or memorial tombs of
the region's former rulers on the banks of the River Khan are the other
places of interest. Excursions include Mandu, one of the most interesting
palaces in central India and known as the 'city of joy' with relics of the
romance of Baz Bahadur and Rupmati; Ujjain, a holy city of the Hindus, with
a long and distinguished history and an ancient centre of learning; Onkareshwar,
an island in the Narmada river and the site of many famous Hindu and Jain
temples. Last modified: 26/02/2004