33 Old Ruins to Explore in Madhya Pradesh

This is the royal bath specifically built for Shah Jahan's wife to enjoy a luxurious bath in water constructed during Mughal Period. The Hammam is beautifully decorated with paintings on honey comb work. Even today, the ceiling has many intricate paintings.

Adinatha temple is a Jain temple dedicated to the Jain tirthankara Adinatha, located at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. This temple is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other temples in Khajuraho Group of Monuments.

Aahukhana is an archaeological site in the heart of Burhanpur. There is so many things to see and study around this place. One who visits Burhanpur should visit this place.

This Archaeological Museum was opened in 1919 which was located in a hilltop in Sanchi. It consists of a main hall, four galleries, and a wide array of exhibits in the verandah and in the open courtyards. In the main hall, the exhibits will surely take the visitors to different eras in history. It represents the Indian historic periods like Mauryan, Satvahana, Gupta, Sunga, and Kushana.

It is an Indian fort located in Satpura ranges of Burhanpur built by Asa Ahir of the Ahir dynasty in the 15th Century. This fort holds immense importance for history lovers as well as for those who wish to simply explore the beauty of a monument that once held esteem and prestige and architectural beauty.

Parsvanath Temple is one of the beautiful temples that are under the eastern group of temples of Khajuraho. Dedicated to one of the Jain Tirthankaras, it is considered to be one of the largest Jain temples present in India. The temple lies in the protected zone of the city and was constructed in around 954 AD. The architecture of this temple is so astonishing and a wonder to the eyes.

This is a famous archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods. It is a UNESCO world heritage site that consists of seven hills and over 750 rock shelters distributed over 10 kilometers. The rock shelters and caves provide evidence of human settlement and cultural evolution from hunter-gatherers, to agriculture, and expressions of prehistoric spirituality.

Chaturbhuj Temple was constructed in 1100 AD and belongs to the southern group of Khajuraho temples. This west-facing temple stands on a square platform, which can be approached by a staircase of ten steps. A lot of peoples comes here to experience this architectural beauty every day.

Chitragupta Temple is a unique temple dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. The temple has the image of the Sun-God driving a seven-horse chariot. On the walls, you can see beautiful carvings of sura-sundaris and couples in erotic poses. Images of eleven-headed God Vishnu also adorn the walls of the temple. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Devi Jagadambika Temple or Jagadambika Temple is one of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh is a World Heritage Site. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries.

This Hindu temple in Khajuraho is dedicated to the god Shiva in the form of a linga, which is deified in the sanctum. The temple is laid in the seven chariot plan. It is located on the bank of the Khodar River in the southern group of the Khajuraho Group of temples in Khajuraho village

Eran is an ancient town and archaeological site in the Sagar district. It was one of the ancient mints for Indian dynasties as evidenced by the diverse coins excavated here. The site has 5th and 6th-century Gupta era temples and monuments, particularly the colossal stone boar with sages and scholars depicted on the body of the sculpture. Also there are so many other attractions here.

Gauhar Mahal is one of the beautiful palaces in Bhopal. An architectural marvel, this palace was built by the first woman ruler of Bhopal, Gohar Begum in 1820 situated on the banks of the Upper Lake. But now a days due to lack of careing the palace is undergoing a path of renovation.

The Ghantai Temple was dedicated to the Jain tirthankara Rishabhanatha, also known as Adinatha. The construction of the temple can be dated to approximately 995 CE during the reign of the Chandela king Dhanga. The name of the temple is derived from the beautifully carved figures of chains and bells on its tall and huge pillars. Apart from this, the temple is also famous for its ornamentation, stately form and classical architecture. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Import

The Heliodorus pillar is a stone column that was erected around 113 BCE in Besnagar. The pillar is named after Heliodorus, an ambassador of the Indo-Greek king Antialcidas from Taxila. This column was first noticed in 1877, during an archaeological survey by General Cunningham. With two prominent inscriptions, a thick coating of red lead paste prevented the inscriptions from being noticed.

Jam Gate is a historical monument located in Madhya Pradesh, India. Situated on the Khargone - Indore state highway, it majestically stands out in a mountainous backdrop giving a view of the deep valleys below. It was the gateway of the historic plateaus of Malwa and the plains of Nimar.

Javari Temple, Khajuraho is one of the prime Tourist Attractions in Khajuraho. The Javari Temple belongs to the Eastern Group of Temples in the city and attracts tourists from every nook and corner of the world for its exquisite architecture and intricate design. Khajuraho would leave you in wonder by its architectural brilliance and brilliant handiwork of the sculptors and artisans of that age who were responsible for giving such a wonderful heritage to India.

Kakanmaṭh is a ruined 11th century Shiva temple located at Sihoniya in Madhya Pradesh, India. It was built by the Kachchhapaghata ruler Kirttiraja. Only a part of the original temple complex now survives. Some of the sculptures from the site are now located at Gwalior.

The Nandi temple is a Hindu temple in Khajuraho town. It is dedicated to Nandi, the bull which serves as the mount (vāhana) of Shiva, in Hindu mythology. As a common architecture trend, temples of Shiva display stone images of a seated Nandi facing Shiva. Following the trend, this temple is located opposite to the Vishvanatha Temple, which is dedicated to Shiva. This structure is one of the monuments among the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a World Heritage Site in India.

The Lakshmana Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by Yashovarman located in Khajuraho dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu. The structure consists of all the elements of Hindu temple architecture.