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British Rule in Madhya Pradesh The British expanded their dominion from their strongholds in Bengal, Bombay and Madras, they defeated the Marathas between 1775 and 1818 and entered into treaty relationships with their states and established paramountcy over them. Most of Madhya Pradesh, including the large states of Indore, Bhopal, Nagpur, Rewa and a number … Read more
Workers, Peasant and Tribal Movements in Madhya Pradesh Tribal Movement The tribals of India, like other social groups, participated in the anti-colonial movement. The tribal anti-colonial movements were of two types – The movements against their oppressors i.e. landlords, Money-lenders, traders, thekedars (contractors), government officials and Christian missionaries and The movements which were linked to … Read more
Languages and Literature of Madhya Pradesh Languages of MP Hindi is the State language of Madhya Pradesh. State of Madhya Pradesh was home of a number of Population related to prominent Maratha states. Thus, Marathi and Urdu are spoken by a substantial number of populations in this centre state of India. Local Madhya Pradesh languageincludes Marathi … Read more
Feudatory States in Madhya Pradesh Introduction Madhya Pradesh had always been a state of riyasats were people were not directly ruled by some large kings. The state used to be divided in small states which were called feudatory states. These feudal were managed by Jagirdars. These Jagirdar used to report to their higher management namely kings … Read more
Paintings of Madhya Pradesh Folk Painting: Source, Classification and Meaning SourceAll Folk Paintings belong to the realm of the ‘sacred’ and qualify as ‘auspicious art’. The driving force of these paintings and drawings is to bring auspiciousness into the house and the life of the family and community. Vernacular terms used are mangalkamna (wishing auspiciousness) and … Read more
Major dynasties of Madhya Pradesh Beginning from 6th Century BC we find that some parts of Madhya Pradesh became thickly populated. There was Growth of civilization, particularly in Malwa and Parts of the northern regions. Avanti, with its capital at Ujjaini, comprised the major part of western Malwa. It was one of the sixteen great … Read more
Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh In the heartland of India lies the State of Madhya Pradesh. Filled with lush forests, magnificent monuments, exuberant festivity and blissful solitude. In this land of wonderful and contrasting variety, handicrafts lend a touch of mystique – a charm unique to Madhya Pradesh. They radiate an aura, exhibit hereditary skills, whisper painstaking … Read more
Folksongs of Madhya Pradesh The history of a country is told in its popular songs. Madhya Pradesh offers a real feast to the aficionados of traditional music. Folk songs narrate stories of sacrifice, duty, love and chivalry using characteristic style of singing. The folklore of DholaMaru, originally from Rajasthan, is popular in Malwa, Nimar and … Read more
Folk Dances of Madhya Pradesh The state of Madhya Pradesh can be termed as a cultural museum of India. The place not only unities many religions in its lap, But is also home to some of the most prominent tribal communities of the country. These tribal and aborigines of Madhya Pradesh have contributed to the … Read more
Fair and Festivals of Madhya Pradesh Fairs can be called the panorama of culture of Madhya Pradesh and its colour full life style. Economically, socially and culturally, these fairs show a unique and rare combination which is not found elsewhere. The maximum number of fairs, if we look at them district wise numbering 227 are … Read more