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Dholpur
Dholpur is a city in the Dholpur district in Rajasthan state of India. It is situated on the left bank of the Chambal river. The city is the administrative headquarters of Dholpur district. Dholpur was established by King Dhaval Dev of the Tomar dynasty of Delhi Tomaras of Delhi in 1004 AD by the name of Dhavalpuri, later with time it was changed to the present day name Dholpur.
Dholpur became a separate district in 1982 comprising Dholpur, Rajakhera, Saramathura, Bari and Baseri tehsils. Dholpur district is a part of Bharatpur Division/Commissionerate. It is bordered by Bharatpur district of Rajasthan to the North and Agra District of Uttar Pradesh to the north and north east, Morena District of Madhya Pradesh to the south, Karauli district to the west and Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to the east. Dholpur is situated 27 km from Morena, 55 km from Agra and 66 km from Gwalior.
Dholpur is famous for its red stone and ancient temple. Also, Machkund temple and kund which is famous as "Tirthon ka Bhanja". Three famous shiv temples situated here are Mahakaal Shiv Temple, Mahadev Temple at the nearby Parvati river, and Bhooteshwar Mahadev Temple.
The city of Dholpur (Dhaulpur) lies on the left (north) bank of the Chambal River at 26° 42' 0" North, 77° 54' 0" East, across the river, and provincial border, from Morena in Madhya Pradesh. It is located on old NH-3 and is a junction on the North Central Railway. The total area of Dholpur city is 33.3 square kilometres (12.9 sq mi).
There were several Rajput dynasties including Chauhans, Tomars, Jadauns, etc who ruled over Dholpur for a long period.
The earliest Rajput dyanasty that ruled Dholpur region were the Chauhans in the early 7th and 8th century. The discovery of a stone inscription at Dholpur has brought into light the existence of a Chahamana dynasty at Dhavalapuri. The inscription mentions Chauhan Prince Chandamahasena who was the contemporary of Pratihara emperor Bhojadev. The inscription mentions conflicts of Chauhan Prince with invading Arab armies.
The Tomars lost sovereignty to Jadaun Rajputs of Karauli State. The fort at Dholpur was built by Dharmpal Jadaun in 1120 AD.
After the battle of Panipat, Babar became the first Mughal ruler of Hindustan.
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Dholpur
Dholpur is a city in the Dholpur district in Rajasthan state of India. It is situated on the left bank of the Chambal river. The city is the administrative headquarters of Dholpur district. Dholpur was established by King Dhaval Dev of the Tomar dynasty of Delhi Tomaras of Delhi in 1004 AD by the name of Dhavalpuri, later with time it was changed to the present day name Dholpur.
Dholpur became a separate district in 1982 comprising Dholpur, Rajakhera, Saramathura, Bari and Baseri tehsils. Dholpur district is a part of Bharatpur Division/Commissionerate. It is bordered by Bharatpur district of Rajasthan to the North and Agra District of Uttar Pradesh to the north and north east, Morena District of Madhya Pradesh to the south, Karauli district to the west and Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to the east. Dholpur is situated 27 km from Morena, 55 km from Agra and 66 km from Gwalior.
Dholpur is famous for its red stone and ancient temple. Also, Machkund temple and kund which is famous as "Tirthon ka Bhanja". Three famous shiv temples situated here are Mahakaal Shiv Temple, Mahadev Temple at the nearby Parvati river, and Bhooteshwar Mahadev Temple.
The city of Dholpur (Dhaulpur) lies on the left (north) bank of the Chambal River at 26° 42' 0" North, 77° 54' 0" East, across the river, and provincial border, from Morena in Madhya Pradesh. It is located on old NH-3 and is a junction on the North Central Railway. The total area of Dholpur city is 33.3 square kilometres (12.9 sq mi).
There were several Rajput dynasties including Chauhans, Tomars, Jadauns, etc who ruled over Dholpur for a long period.
The earliest Rajput dyanasty that ruled Dholpur region were the Chauhans in the early 7th and 8th century. The discovery of a stone inscription at Dholpur has brought into light the existence of a Chahamana dynasty at Dhavalapuri. The inscription mentions Chauhan Prince Chandamahasena who was the contemporary of Pratihara emperor Bhojadev. The inscription mentions conflicts of Chauhan Prince with invading Arab armies.
The Tomars lost sovereignty to Jadaun Rajputs of Karauli State. The fort at Dholpur was built by Dharmpal Jadaun in 1120 AD.
After the battle of Panipat, Babar became the first Mughal ruler of Hindustan.