Ater Fort: The Jewel of Chambal

Located in Bhind District of Madhya Pradesh, Ater Fort is a strategically built structure in the Chambal ravines, stands on Ater town’s western edge. Constructed with mud, stone, brick, and lime, it was initiated by Bhadauria clan King Badan Singh in 1644 and completed by Maha Singh in 1668, later undergoing repairs by Bakhat Singh […]

Fort Karera: A Gateway to Bundelkhand

Karera, the second-largest town in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district, holds a rich historical and cultural heritage. Formerly known as Kanher and Karhara, it boasts numerous archaeological and heritage sites, including forts, temples, and stepwells. Among its most prominent landmarks are Karera Fort and the revered Bagicha Sarkar Hanuman Temple, both standing as symbols of the […]

Tikla: Rock Shelter near Gwalior

Located approximately 50 kilometers south of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh near Mohna, the village of Tikla (Teekla) rests along the banks of the Parvati River. Perched on the hill of Tikla are remarkable rock-cut frescoes, believed to date back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries, which are associated with the Vrishni Dynasty. These murals are thought […]

Surwaya Ki Garhi: An Ancient Hindu Monastery

Ancient inscriptions identify Surwaya Fortress, also known as Surwaya ki Garhi, with Sarasvati-pattana and Shankhamathika. An inscription at Surwaya names it Sarasvati-pattana, while the Ranod Inscription, dating to the 10th-11th century CE, mentions Shankhamathika. The Ranod inscription states that Shankhamathikadhipati, the lord of Shankhamathika, succeeded Kadambaguhadivasi, the first Acharya who founded a disciple lineage and […]