Archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh notified by ASI

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 List of Monuments – Madhya Pradesh notified by ASI
 Sl. No.  Name of Monumets / Sites  Location  District
1 Temples Baihar Balaghat
2 Fort Garhi Balaghat
3 Old Fort Lanji Balaghat
4 An old temple within the limits of Piparwara forest Village Raigarh Balaghat
5 Temple of Koteswara Mahadeva & Hanuman Kashitola Balaghat
6 53 images locally knows known as Sada Bhada Sonkhar Balaghat
7 Brick Temples (two) Kherat Bhind
8 Open Air Museum Kherat Bhind
9 Fort Ater Bhind
10 Kamlapati Palalce Bhopal Bhopal
11 Chausath Yogini Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
12 Chitragupta temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
13 Chopra or square tank Khajuraho Chhatarpur
14 Devi Jagdambi temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
15 Kandariya temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
16 Lakshman temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
17 Lalguan Mahadeva temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
18 Mahadeva Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
19 Matangeswara Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
20 Nandi Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
21 Parvati Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
22 Varaha Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
23 Vishvanath Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
24 Adinath Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
25 Brahma Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
26 Colossal statue of Shri Hanuman Khajuraho Chhatarpur
27 Ghantia Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
28 Kakra Marh Khajuraho Chhatarpur
29 Parsvanatha Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
30 Santinatha Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
31 Vamana Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
32 Javari Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
33 Duladeo Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
34 Jatakari or Chaturbhuj Temple Khajuraho Chhatarpur
35 Inscription in the fort of Bachau Bachhaon Chhatarpur
36 Temple remains and mounds at Bjiamandal Jatkara near Khajuraho Chhatarpur
37 Gond Fort Deogarh Chhindwara
38 Nohta ( Mahadeva ) Temple Nohta, Damoh
39 Rajnagar ( Ruined ) Fort Rajnagar Damoh
40 Rangmahal Palace Hatta Damoh
41 (Siva) Temple of Kunora Bari Kunora Bari Damoh
42 Jata Shankar Fort Jatashankar Damoh
43 Matha at Raneh Raneh Damoh
44 (Siva Temple) Old Temple Kodal Damoh
45 The remains of an old sculptures temple built without mortar and attributed to Chandelas Kanoda(Konora) Damoh
46 A hill Fort Singorgarh Damoh
47 Ruined Fort Mariadoh Damoh
48 Sakhar Temple (Ruined Shiva Temple ) Sakhara Damoh
49 Sculptures at Phutera tank Phutera tank Damoh
50 Flat roofed temples below the hill Kundalpur Damoh
51 Jain Temples on Hill No.1 to No. 58 Kundalpur Damoh
52 Beer Singh Palace Datia Datia
53 Rock inscription (Edict) of Ashoka Gujjara Datia
54 Sidheshwara Temple Nemawar, Dewas
55 Unfinished Temple Nemawar Dewas
56 Alamgir Gate Mandu Dhar
57 Ancietn Hindu Baodi Mandu Dhar
58 Andheri Baoli Mandu Dhar
59 Asharfi Mahal Mandu Dhar
60 Baz Bahadur’s Palace Mandu Dhar
61 Bhagwania Gate Mandu Dhar
62 Bhangi Gate Mandu Dhar
63 Champa Baoli Mandu Dhar
64 Chistikhan’s Mahal Mandu Dhar
65 Chor Kot Mandu Dhar
66 Chor Kot Mosque Mandu Dhar
67 Nahar Jharokha compound Mandu Dhar
68 Dai-ka-Mahal Mandu Dhar
69 Daike Chhoti Behen Ka Mahal Mandu Dhar
70 Darya Khan’s Tomb Mandu Dhar
71 Delhi Gate Mandu Dhar
72 Dharmashala in the compound of Hoshang’s Tomb Mandu Dhar
73 Dilawar Khan’s Mosque Mandu Dhar
74 Ek Khamba Mahal Mandu Dhar
75 Gada  Shah’s Palace Mandu Dhar
76 Gada Shah’s Shop Mandu Dhar
77 Gadi Darwaza Mandu Dhar
78 Hammam Mandu Dhar
79 Hathi Pole gate Mandu Dhar
80 Hathi Mahal Mandu Dhar
81 Hindola Mahal Mandu Dhar
82 Hoshang Shaha’s Tomb Mandu Dhar
83 Jahaz Mahal Mandu Dhar
84 Jahangirpur gate Mandu Dhar
85 Jama Masjid Mandu Dhar
86 Kapoor Talao and the ruins on its bank Mandu Dhar
87 Lal Bag Mandu Dhar
88 Lal Bungalow Mandu Dhar
89 Lohani Gate Mandu Dhar
90 Lohani Caves Mandu Dhar
91 Jali Mahal Mandu Dhar
92 Nahar Jharokha Mandu Dhar
93 Mahmud Khilji‘s Tomb Mandu Dhar
94 Malik Mughith’s Mosque Mandu Dhar
95 Mosque near Sopi Tank Mandu Dhar
96 Mosque North-west of Darya Khan’s Tomb Mandu Dhar
97 Mosque near Tarapur Gate Mandu Dhar
98 Nameless Tomb west of Shila Tank Mandu Dhar
99 Neelkantha (Nilkantheswar) Mandu Dhar
100 Rampol gate and the mosque apposite to it Mandu Dhar
101 Royal Palace in the west of Champa Baoli and Hammam Mandu Dhar
102 Roopmati’s Pavalion Mandu Dhar
103 Carvan Sarai Mandu Dhar
104 Sat kothari Caves Mandu Dhar
105 Somavati Kund Mandu Dhar
106 Songadh Gate Mand Dhar
107 Tarapur Gate Mandu Dhar
108 Tavali Mahal Mandu Dhar
109 Tomb & Mosque between Chor kot mosque & Chhappan mahal Mandu Dhar
110 Tomb North of Daryakhan’s tomb Mandu Dhar
111 Tomb North of Alamgir Gate Mandu Dhar
112 Tripolingate Mandu Dhar
113 Tower of Victory Mandu Dhar
114 Ujali Baoli Mandu Dhar
115 Water palace Mandu Dhar
116 Ruins in the west of Rewa kund Mandu Dhar
117 Bhojshala and kamal Maula’s Mosque Dhar Dhar
118 Lat- ki-Masjid Dhar Dhar
119 Buddhist Caves No.1 to 7 Bagh Dhar
120 Water palace Sadalpur Dhar
121 Rock cut temple Wasvi Dhar
122 Jains temple No. 1 to 5 Budhichanderi Ashok Nagar
123 Chanderi Fort Chanderi Ashok Nagar
124 Bada Madarsa Chanderi Ashok Nagar
125 Battisi Baoli Chanderi Ashok Nagar
126 Badal Mahal Gateway Chanderi Ashok Nagar
127 Jama Masjid Chanderi Ashok Nagar
128 Kati Ghati Chanderi Ashok Nagar
129 Koshak Mahal Chanderi Ashok Nagar
130 Tomb of Nizam-ud-din’s Chanderi Ashok Nagar
131 Shahzadi ka Roza Chanderi Ashok Nagar
132 Monastery Kadwaha Ashok Nagar
133 Temple No . 2 to 7 Kadwaha Ashok Nagar
134 Loose Sculptures Thubon Ashok Nagar
135 Sitamarhi Group of Temples Thoban, Tehsil Chanderi Ashok Nagar
136. Hanuman Marhi Group of Temples Thoban, Tehsil Chanderi Ashok Nagar
137. Hori ki Marhia Group of Temples Thoban, Tehsil Chanderi Ashok Nagar
138. Gargaj and Mahadev Ghat Group of Temples Thoban, Tehsil Chanderi Ashok Nagar
139. Kuti Group of Temples Thoban, Tehsil Chanderi Ashok Nagar
140. Andhakuan Group of Temples Thoban, Tehsil Chanderi Ashok Nagar
141 Mahadeva temple Amrol Gwalior
142 Ancient site Pawaya Gwalior
143 Tila Monument Pawaya Gwalior
144 Tomb of Abul Fazal Antri Gwalior
145 Tomb of Tansen and two mosque’s Gwalior Gwalior
146 Gwalior fort:

i. Badal Mahal or    Hindolagate

ii Gwalior or Alamgiri gate

iii Ganesa gate, iv. Chaturbhuj temple

v. Lakshmangate, vi. Mansingh’s palace

vii. Rock-cut Jaina colossi, viii. Sas Bahu temple

ix.Teli-ka-Mandir, x. Urwai Gate

 Gwalior Gwalior
147 Tomb of Mohammad Ghauz Ghauspura Gwalior
148 Rock Shelter Baldeo Kundi Gwalior
149 Caves popularly known as Pandav Caves Pachmarhi Hoshangabad
150 Old Mughal Fort Joga Hoshangabad
151 Adamgarh rock shelter with paintings Kalmadi Rasulia Hoshangabad
152 Rock Shelter known as Pulti lane near Sambourne cave Karian Hoshangabad
153 Dorothy deep Rock Shelter

 

 

 

 Pachmarhi Hoshangabag
154 Stature of a boar (Vishnu : Varah), an image of Mahadeo and figures of other Hindu & Jain Gods scattered over four Tumuli and under a Bargat tree Karanpur Jabalpur
155 Varaha Near Karitalai Karanpur Bala Jabulpur
156 Tortoise & fish hereby known as Kachha & Maccha Karitalai Jabalpur
157 The whole site of Kankali Devi Temple and Durgadevi temple Tigwan Jabalpur
158 Vishnu-Varaha Temple Bilhari Jabalpur
159 Tapsi-Math Bilhari Jabalpur
160 Madan Mahal on the top of hill upon a large boulder rock Garha Jabalpur
161 Temple of Somnath and ruins of several temples Bargaon Jabalpur
162 Rock edict of Ashoka, Rupnath Padaria Jabalpur
163 Ruined temple near the sources of the Kiyan river Marha Deori Jabalpur
164 Shiva Temple on a craved stone chabutra measuring 10′ x 10′ 4′ and 8 stone Jain Images Nanhwara Jabalpur
165 Karanbel (Tripuri) Tewar Jabalpur
166 Temple of Gauri Shankar within the Chausath Yogini Bheraghat Jabalpur
167 Temple of Chausath Yogini Bheraghat Jabalpur
168 Large effiggy on Vishnu Varaha Panagarh Jabalpur
169 Ancient Mound Kakarehta Jabalpur
170 Ladaki Ka Tila Bilhari Katni
171 Rammukteswara Temple Kukaramath Mandla
172 Gond fort called Satkhanda and the twoer on Rajghat called Shahburja and the temple inside the fort Mandla       Mandla
173 Begum Mahal Chaugan ding dindori Mandla
174 Sporting Palace  by name Dal-Badal Chaugan ding dindori Mandla
175 Shiva’s temple Khaddeori Mandla
176 Brahmanical Rock temple Dhamnar Mandsaur
177 Buddhist Caves (No. 1 to 51) Dhamnar Mandsaur
178 Nav Toran temple Khor Mandsaur
179 Yashodharman’s pillar of Victory Sondhani Mandsaur
180 Ekattatso Mahadeva temple Mitaoli Morena
181 Gadhi Padavali Morena
182 Temple Padavali Morena
183 Siva temple (Locally known as Kakanmath temple) Suhania Morena
184 Temple No. 1 to 22 Naresar Morena

 
185 Group of temples Bateshwar Morena
186 Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan Bhurhanpur Burahanpur
187 Tomb of Adil Shah Faruki Bhurhanpur Burahanpur
188 Tomb of Shah Shuja & compound Bhurhanpur Burahanpur
189 Tomb of Nadir Shah & compound Bhurhanpur Burahanpur
190 Raja’s Chhatari near Bardhaghat Bhurhanpur Burahanpur
191 Bibi -Sahib’s Masjid and compound Bhurhanpur Burahanpur
192 The palace situated in the fort Bhurhanpur Burahanpur
193 Hammam Khana Chowk Mohalla Burahanpur
194 Tomb of Shah Numa Asirgarh Burahanpur
195 Churiwalonki Masjid Burhanpur Burahanpur
196 The Whole fort including all walls Asirgarh Burahanpur
197 Mahadeva temple near Inspection Bungalow with compound wall Asirgarh Burahanpur
198 Idgah, front wall with open platform Asirgarh Burahanpur
199 Mhal Gulara palaces and  building on both sides of Utoali river and two masonary Dams in the river Mahal Gulara Burahanpur
200 Ahukhana site with compound wall , the pavilion and tank Anukhana Burahanpur
201 Chaubis  avtar temple with its contents Mandhata Nimar (East)
202 Chand Suraj Gateway Mandhata Nimar (East)
203 Siddeswara of Sidhanath tempe Mandhata Nimar (East)
204 Mamleshwara alias amleswara temple Mandhata Nimar (East)
205 Chaubara Dara Khargaon Nimar West
206 Jain tempe No. 1 to 3 Khargaon Nimar West
207 Temple of Mahakaleswara No.1&2 Khargaon Nimar West
208 Temple of Nilkantheswara Khargaon Nimar West
209 Excavated site Kasrawad Nimar West
210 Brindaban dedicated to the memory of  srimant Bajirao Peshwa Raverkhedi Nimar West
211 Main gate and remaining portion of the Peshwa residence or fortress Raverkhedi Nimar West
212 The Chhatri inside the  Sarai Raverkhedi Nimar West
213 Old Sarai Raverkhedi Nimar West
214 Ajaigarh fort and its remains Ajaigarh Panna
215 Two termples ascribed to Gupta peiod Ajaigarh Panna
216 Parvati temple Nachna Panna
217 Chaumukhnath temple Nachna Panna
218 i. Saivite temple

ii. Ancient Rock Engravings

 

 

 

 Bhojpur Raisen
219 Fort (including walls Gates and other ruins monuments in the fort)

 

 

 Raisen Raisen
220 Buddhist monuments Sanchi Raisen

 
221 Buddhist stupas with adjucent land Sonari Raisen
222 Buddhist stupas Muralkhurd Raisen
223 Buddhist stupas and remains Andher Raisen
224 Stupa and other remains Sonbhadra Raisen
225 Pre – historic rock shelters Bhimbetka Raisen
226 Inscriptions Alhaghat Rewa
227 Fresce paintings Gahir Rewa
228 Gurgi & Rohunta remains Gurgi Rewa
229 Inscription in Cave Keoti        Rewa
230 Rock Shelters with megaliths, monasteries and inscriptions Barhat Rewa
231 Temple Bamora Sagar
232 Fort Deori Sagar
233 Fort Dhamoni Sagar
234 Tomb and Mosque of balijati Shah Dhamoni Sagar
235 Rani Mahal Dhamoni Sagar
236 Ancient site Eran and Pahlezpur Sagar
237 All structure in or connectuion with the Mahal(fort of the Dangri rulers (Shish Mahal) Garhpehra Sagar
238 Fort Gourjhamar Sagar
239 Temple of Mahadeo or Mata Maronda Sagar
240 Satgarh Maronda Sagar
241 Tomb of Panj pirs Khimalasa Sagar
242 The walls of the city with gate Khimalasa Sagar
243 The walls of the citaded(fort) Khimalasa Sagar
244 Old Mosque well, gateway of the fort & Nagina Mahal Khimalasa Sagar
245 Mahadeva temple Pali

 

 

 

 

 Sagar

 

 

 
246 Fort including the monuments inside namely

i)   Two Gates,            ii)  Moti Mahal

iii) Dargah of Gulmali Shah & three graves

iv)  Shish Mahal,         v)   Small Mosque

vi)  Dargah in ruins,  vii) Samadhi

viii)Dohla tank,          ix)  Ruined Palace

x)   Badal Mahal together with adjacent land

 Rahatgarh Sagar
247 Buddhist Remains Barhut Satna
248 Remains (Shiv Temple) Bhumra Satna
249 Durga Temple Ashta Seoni
250 Standing Jain Image of Digamber Sect known as Nagbaba and the various fragmentary stone images and architectural stone pieces Ghansor Seoni
251 Karna Temple Amarkantak Anuppur
252 Siva Temple Amarkantak Anuppur
253 Pataleswara Temple Amarkantak Anuppur
254 Caves bearing insciptions of last Century AD Silhara Shahdol
255 Virath Temple and remains Sohagpur Shahdol
256 Large Siva Temple Mahua Shivpuri
257 Small Siva Temple Mahua Shivpuri
258 Monastery (Khokhaimath) Ranod Shivpuri
259 Monastery Surwaya Shivpuri
260 Siva Temple Surwaya Shivpuri
261 Open Air Museum Surwaya Shivpuri
262 Gadhi Surways Surwaya Shivpuri
263 Mohajamata temple Terahi Shivpuri
264 Monastery Terahi Shivpuri
265 Torana gate Terahi Shivpuri
266 Siva temple& Monastery Chandrehi Sidhi
267 Buddhist stupas alongwith saru-maru monastric complex panguraria Sehore
268 Painted Rock Shelters, Buddhist stupas and other remains Talpura Sehore
269 Ancient Mound Bhairgarh Ujjain
270 Ancient Mound (Vishya Tekri) Undasa Ujjain
271 Ancient Mound(Kumbhar tekri) Undasa Ujjain
272 Bijamandal Mosque Vidisha Vidisha
273 Lohanji Hill Capital Vidisha Vidisha
274 Dashavatqra temple Badoh Vidisha
275 Jain temple Badoh Vidisha
276 Gadarmal temple Badoh Vidisha
277 Ancient Site Besnagar Vidisha
278 Heliodours Pillars locally known as Khan Besnagar Vidisha
279 Athakamba temple Gyaraspur Vidisha
280 Bajramath temple Gyaraspur Vidisha
281 Hindola torans Gyaraspur Vidisha
282 Buddhist stupa Gyaraspur Vidisha
283 Mala Devi temple Gyaraspur Vidisha
284 Bhimagaja Pathari Vidisha
285 Caves Pathari Vidisha
286 Caves No. 1 to 20 Udaygiri Vidisha
287 Ruins of a Gupta temple on hill top Udaygiri Vidisha
288 Bara Khambi Udaypur Vidisha
289 Udayaswara or Hilkanthanswara Mahadeva Temple. Udaypur Vidisha
290 Town Hall alias Gandhi Bhawan Shivpuri Shivpuri
291 Prehistoric Painted Rock Shelters at Chatarbhuj Nala Bhanpura Mandsaur
292 Prehistoric Painted Rock Shelters at Sita Khardi Bhanpura Mandsaur

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Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India. It is the largest state in India by area, and the 7th most populous. The state is home to a number of important archaeological sites, including the following:

  • Ahar: Ahar is an archaeological site located in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the Chalcolithic period (3000-1500 BCE). Excavations at Ahar have revealed evidence of a well-developed urban culture, with evidence of houses, streets, and a Drainage System. The site is also home to a number of temples and other religious structures.
  • Ajaigarh: Ajaigarh is an archaeological site located in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the 11th-15th centuries CE. Ajaigarh was once the capital of the Chandela Dynasty. The site is home to a number of temples, palaces, and other fortifications.
  • Amaravati: Amaravati is an archaeological site located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. The site is dated to the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Amaravati was once the capital of the Satavahana dynasty. The site is home to a number of Buddhist stupas, temples, and other religious structures.
  • Arang: Arang is an archaeological site located in the Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. The site is dated to the 6th-12th centuries CE. Arang was once the capital of the Haihaya dynasty. The site is home to a number of temples, palaces, and other fortifications.
  • Badoh: Badoh is an archaeological site located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the 6th-12th centuries CE. Badoh was once the capital of the Paramara dynasty. The site is home to a number of temples, palaces, and other fortifications.
  • Bagh Caves: The Bagh Caves are a group of Buddhist caves located in the Bagh district of Madhya Pradesh. The caves are dated to the 6th-7th centuries CE. The Bagh Caves are known for their beautiful wall paintings, which depict scenes from the life of Buddha.
  • Bhojpur: Bhojpur is an archaeological site located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the 11th-12th centuries CE. Bhojpur was once the capital of the Paramara dynasty. The site is home to a number of temples, including the famous Bhojeshwar Temple.
  • Bhimbhetka: Bhimbhetka is an archaeological site located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the Paleolithic period (2.5 million years ago to 10,000 years ago). Bhimbhetka is home to a number of rock shelters, which contain some of the earliest known examples of rock art.
  • Bhilsa: Bhilsa is an archaeological site located in the Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. Bhilsa was once the capital of the Satavahana dynasty. The site is home to a number of temples, palaces, and other fortifications.
  • Bijawar: Bijawar is an archaeological site located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the 16th-17th centuries CE. Bijawar was once the capital of the Bundela dynasty. The site is home to a number of palaces, temples, and other fortifications.
  • Chanderi: Chanderi is an archaeological site located in the Guna district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the 10th-16th centuries CE. Chanderi was once the capital of the Chandela dynasty. The site is home to a number of palaces, temples, and other fortifications.
  • Eran: Eran is an archaeological site located in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE. Eran was once the capital of the Eran kingdom. The site is home to a number of temples, palaces, and other fortifications.
  • Gwalior: Gwalior is an archaeological site located in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the 6th-16th centuries CE. Gwalior was once the capital of the Tomara dynasty, the Ghurid dynasty, and the Mughal Empire. The site is home to a number of palaces, temples, and other fortifications.
  • Hatundi: Hatundi is an archaeological site located in the Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh. The site is dated to the 2nd century BCE to the 1st century CE. Hatundi was once the capital of the Malava kingdom. The site is home to a number of temples, palaces, and other fortifications.

Here are some frequently asked questions about archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh notified by ASI:

  1. What is the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?
    The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is a government agency under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is responsible for the preservation and conservation of archaeological sites and monuments in India.

  2. What are the criteria for a site to be notified by the ASI?
    A site can be notified by the ASI if it is of archaeological importance. This means that the site must have evidence of human habitation or activity from the past. The site must also be in good condition and not have been damaged by human activity or natural causes.

  3. What are the benefits of a site being notified by the ASI?
    There are several benefits of a site being notified by the ASI. First, the site will be protected from damage or destruction. Second, the site will be studied by archaeologists and historians. Third, the site will be open to the public for Education and tourism.

  4. What are some of the archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh that have been notified by the ASI?
    Some of the archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh that have been notified by the ASI include:

  5. The Bhimbhetka rock shelters: These rock shelters are located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. They contain paintings and engravings that date back to the Paleolithic period.

  6. The Sanchi stupas: These stupas are located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. They were built by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.
  7. The Khajuraho temples: These temples are located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. They were built in the 11th and 12th centuries CE.
  8. The Gwalior Fort: This fort is located in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built in the 7th century CE.

  9. The Mandu Fort: This fort is located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built in the 14th century CE.

  10. What are some of the challenges faced by archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh?
    Some of the challenges faced by archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh include:

  11. Damage from human activity: Archaeological sites are often damaged by human activity, such as construction, mining, and agriculture.

  12. Damage from natural causes: Archaeological sites are also damaged by natural causes, such as floods, Earthquakes, and landslides.
  13. Lack of funding: Archaeological sites often lack funding for their preservation and conservation.

  14. Lack of awareness: There is a lack of awareness about the importance of archaeological sites among the general public.

  15. What can be done to address the challenges faced by archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh?
    Some of the things that can be done to address the challenges faced by archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh include:

  16. Raising awareness about the importance of archaeological sites: This can be done through education and outreach programs.

  17. Providing funding for the preservation and conservation of archaeological sites: This can be done by the government, private organizations, and individuals.
  18. Enacting laws to protect archaeological sites: These laws should make it illegal to damage or destroy archaeological sites.
  19. Increasing security at archaeological sites: This will help to prevent damage from human activity.
  20. Promoting tourism to archaeological sites: This will help to generate revenue that can be used for the preservation and conservation of archaeological sites.

Sure, here are some MCQs about archaeological sites in Madhya Pradesh:

  1. Which of the following is not an archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh?
    (A) Sanchi
    (B) Khajuraho
    (C) Hampi
    (D) Gwalior

  2. The oldest archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh is:
    (A) Bhimbetka
    (B) Sanchi
    (C) Khajuraho
    (D) Gwalior

  3. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho is famous for its:
    (A) temples
    (B) palaces
    (C) forts
    (D) mosques

  4. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sanchi is famous for its:
    (A) temples
    (B) palaces
    (C) forts
    (D) mosques

  5. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi is famous for its:
    (A) temples
    (B) palaces
    (C) forts
    (D) mosques

  6. The capital of The Gupta Empire was located in:
    (A) Sanchi
    (B) Khajuraho
    (C) Gwalior
    (D) Ujjain

  7. The capital of the Mauryan Empire was located in:
    (A) Sanchi
    (B) Khajuraho
    (C) Gwalior
    (D) Pataliputra

  8. The capital of the Chalukya Empire was located in:
    (A) Sanchi
    (B) Khajuraho
    (C) Gwalior
    (D) Badami

  9. The capital of the Rajput kingdom of Malwa was located in:
    (A) Sanchi
    (B) Khajuraho
    (C) Gwalior
    (D) Mandu

  10. The capital of the Mughal Empire was located in:
    (A) Agra
    (B) Delhi
    (C) Lahore
    (D) Fatehpur Sikri

I hope these questions were helpful!

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